Almaz secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Lokomotiv-76 in a club friendly match on September 1st, 2026. The result marked a significant turnaround from their previous meeting, where the visitors had won 5-2 in their last encounter back on August 30th.
Almaz came into this fixture with mixed results from their recent outings. They had beaten Dynamo-Shinnik 2-1 and AKM-Junior 5-1, but suffered defeats against Dynamo Saint Petersburg 2-3 and their previous clash with Lokomotiv-76. The hosts looked to have found their rhythm before facing the team that had beaten them so comprehensively just days earlier.
Lokomotiv-76 arrived with some confidence following their 5-2 triumph over Almaz, but their form had been inconsistent elsewhere. They had lost 4-5 to Spartak MAX and drawn 3-2 in another match against the same opposition, while also recording a heavy 6-1 victory over Metallurg Cherepovec.
The final scoreline told a different story from their earlier meeting. Almaz controlled proceedings and punished their visitors when opportunities arose. The four goals against just one suggests the hosts made the most of their chances while Lokomotiv-76 struggled to find their footing.
This result means Almaz can point to a positive outcome after their recent mixed run, while Lokomotiv-76 will need to address the defensive issues that cost them in their previous encounter. The score difference of three goals reflects a comfortable victory for the home side.