Volga Ulyanovsk claimed a 2-1 victory over Kamaz in the First League, Regular Season - 5, played on 9 August 2026. The visitors took an early lead through A. Nikitin, who fired home in the second minute. Kamaz fought back to level before Volga's A. Saplinov restored the advantage, and V. Semenov's late strike secured the win.
Nikitin's goal came so early the home side had barely settled. He was brought down on the edge of the area and converted from close range. By then Kamaz were chasing the game, and their frustration showed when Nikitin picked up a yellow card in the 38th minute.
The second half brought a flurry of activity. Kamaz brought on I. Moseychuk at the break, and Saplinov put Volga ahead again in the 57th. Semenov, who started for Kamaz, turned the match in the 64th minute with a well-taken goal. The home side threw bodies forward, bringing on Voronin and Deryugin in quick succession.
And here's the thing about the statistics. Kamaz held 59 per cent possession and registered six shots off target, yet they only managed four on goal. Volga, with less than half the ball, produced three off target and four on target. The away side earned six corners to Kamaz's three, which tells you who was pressing higher up the pitch.
The result leaves Kamaz 17th with five points from ten games — one win, two draws, seven losses. Volga sit 13th on 10 points from nine matches, with three wins and a draw. The visitors have not lost in two league games now, though their away form remains mixed.
Kamaz's recent run has been difficult. They drew 1-1 with Ufa last time out but have lost four of their previous five league matches. Volga's form is more erratic — they lost to Chelyabinsk in their last outing after beating Neftekhimik 2-0. This result does not solve either side's problems, but it gives Volga something to build on.