Dynamo St Petersburg beat Academy of Mikhailov U20 3-0 in a club friendly match at St Petersburg on 23 August 2026. The visitors took all three points from the encounter, closing out a result that reflected their recent form.
The home side had been involved in some high-scoring affairs of late. They had won 6-4 against Dynamo-Shinnik two days earlier, and followed that with a 5-1 victory over AKM-Junior. Three of their last five matches had produced at least nine goals between the two sides. By then, this was a different kind of game.
Dynamo St Petersburg came into the match with momentum on their side. They had won three of their last five friendlies, including a 3-2 victory over Almaz on 22 August. Their recent record showed they could close out tight games, and they did so here with a clean sheet to add to the scoreline.
The result leaves the home side with mixed signals from their preparation. They had been scoring freely in previous encounters but found themselves unable to break through. Dynamo St Petersburg, meanwhile, strengthened their position with a third win in five matches.
Friendlies are about finding rhythm, and both sides will take different lessons from this one. The visitors proved they could control a game, while the hosts had to work on their defensive structure. There is still time before the competitive season begins.