CSKA Moscow women took a 35:25 victory against Astrakhanochka in the Superliga on Saturday, 20 September 2026. Both sides entered the fixture with identical records — two wins from two matches and four points apiece. The hosts used their home advantage to build a comfortable margin.
CSKA had started the season brightly with wins over Krasnodar and Izhevsk, while Astrakhanochka had edged past Tol'yatti and Alisa Ufa in similar fashion. The gap between them showed in the final scoreline, though neither team had faced opposition of equal strength so far.
The result keeps CSKA in third place, just behind the leaders. Astrakhanochka remain fifth, and the two teams now have a one-point separation after this meeting. Neither side can afford another slip if they want to challenge for the top spot.
CSKA's recent form includes a heavy defeat to Rostov-Don in May, but they have turned things around since the summer break. Astrakhanochka have been steady against Tol'yatti in the past, but this was a different challenge altogether.
The hosts' attack looked sharper throughout, and they did not travel to make up the numbers — they came to win and saw it through. The crowd roared them on, and the visitors struggled to find any real rhythm in reply.
With one more round of fixtures ahead, both sides know the race is far from over. CSKA will look to extend their momentum, while Astrakhanochka must regroup and respond before their next encounter.
