Spartak 2 Moscow 0–2 Luki Energiya: Visitors Stun Spartak Reserves in D3B Clash

Luki Energiya produced a disciplined performance to defeat Spartak 2 Moscow 2–0 in the Russian third division on June 28, 2026. The result ends Spartak 2’s three‑match unbeaten run and boosts Luki’s survival hopes.

Match Overview

Spartak 2 dominated possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third. Luki Energiya, organised and compact, punished the hosts on the counter‑attack. The visitors’ two‑goal lead was fully deserved.

Key Moments

• 31st minute: Luki took the lead against the run of play. A long clearance found striker Pavel Ivanov, who held off his marker and slotted calmly past the Spartak 2 goalkeeper.
• 49th minute: The visitors doubled their advantage early in the second half. A corner was headed home by centre‑back Yegor Fedorov, who rose highest to meet the delivery.
• 72nd minute: Spartak 2 had a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR review, their best chance to get back into the match.

Standout Performers

Luki’s goalkeeper, Artem Smirnov, made five saves to keep a clean sheet and was named man of the match. Midfielder Roman Titov covered every blade of grass and provided the assist for the second goal.

Spartak 2 winger Dmitri Kalinin was lively but unable to break down the stubborn Luki defence.

Table Implications

Luki Energiya climb to 12th place, five points clear of the relegation zone. Spartak 2 Moscow stay sixth but miss a chance to close the gap on the top three.

Russian D3B – Matchday 18 | June 28, 2026 | Att: 1,540