Energostroy Moscow beat Makhachkala 3-0 in the Russian Cup on 23 September 2026. The hosts opened their campaign with a clean sheet and three points, while the visitors added another defeat to their record. There were no goals conceded in either direction, which is somewhat unusual when both sides have been leaking them.
Both teams arrive at this fixture having played no competitive matches this season, yet their recent form tells a story. Energostroy Moscow lost their last four games — three of them 0-3 — including defeats to ЦСКА twice and Кама. Makhachkala have been similarly blunt, losing four of their five most recent matches, only managing two wins against Волжанин Кострома and Динская-РЦСП.
The scoreline reflects that pattern. Makhachkala found no answer to the hosts' attack, and Energostroy's defence held firm for the full duration. By then, the visitors had already seen their hopes of progress fade, but the margin of victory suggests more than a narrow escape.
For Energostroy Moscow, this result puts them on the board at 22 points if you add this to their previous tally — though the table currently shows zero games for both sides, so the standings mean little until more fixtures are played. The hosts now have one foot in the next round, provided they keep their heads.
Makhachkala's situation is less comfortable. They have lost four consecutive matches across all competitions, and this result extends that run. If they want to change direction, they need to find a way to score — and to stop conceding so freely. The support of the fans could be called devoted, but that is an assessment, not a fact. The fact is that the club sits second in the table, but with zero games and zero points, the standings say nothing yet.
