Almaz defeated SKA-Academy 4:1 in an MHL match on 2026-09-08. The visitors took revenge for their narrow loss the previous day, reversing a 1:2 result into a comprehensive victory. They now sit eighth in the table with one game played and zero points after the defeat.
Almaz had pushed SKA-Academy close in their meeting yesterday, losing 1:2 after a hard-fought contest. That match showed the visitors could compete, and they carried that belief into today's fixture. They scored four goals without reply, something they failed to achieve in their previous encounter.
SKA-Academy came into this game with slightly more momentum. They had won two of their last five matches, including yesterday's victory over Almaz and a 5:3 result against Dynamo Moscow. But those wins proved hollow when they faced the same opposition again and could not replicate their success.
The visitors showed more urgency from the opening whistle. They controlled the tempo and created clearer chances than in their previous meeting. Almaz had already beaten Lok-76 4:1 earlier in September, so they knew how to finish matches when they found their rhythm.
SKA-Academy's defeat means they remain winless in the standings after two games. They had shown glimpses of potential with results against SKA-1946 and Dynamo Moscow, but consistency remains a question. Two losses in as many days is a harsh start to their campaign.
Almaz now have a chance to build on this result. They have played one game and sit eighth, but the table says little at this stage of the season. What matters is whether they can turn this performance into something more than a one-off response to yesterday's disappointment.