Reaktor took on Chayka in a club friendly match on Thursday, 14 August 2026, and came out on top with a 4:3 scoreline. The game finished with the hosts celebrating a narrow victory in front of their home crowd. And here's the thing — it wasn't the kind of result you'd expect from two sides that have been finding each other so often lately.
Reaktor's recent form has been impressive, with back-to-back 4:0 and 3:0 wins against Tolpar earlier this month. They'd also lost 3:4 to Sputnik Almetevsk in March, so there was some context to work with. Chayka, meanwhile, have been locked in a series of matches against Lokomotiv, winning 3:5 and 4:2 before dropping 2:1 and 2:3. To be fair, both teams have been playing each other more than most.
The match itself produced seven goals between the two sides, with Reaktor finding their range just enough to secure three points. Chayka fought back to make it interesting but couldn't quite turn things around. By then, the momentum had shifted in the hosts' favour, and they refused to go away.
What stood out wasn't the scoreline but the pattern of play. Reaktor looked sharper in the final third, while Chayka's defence struggled to contain the movement. One mistake ends it, and Chayka paid for a couple of lapses. The visitors showed character in the second half but couldn't quite bridge the gap.
This result extends Reaktor's unbeaten run and puts them in a stronger position ahead of the competitive season. Chayka will need to work on their defensive organisation if they want to avoid leaving things to chance.