Russian Premier League – Fakel Voronež 1–2 Dinamo Makhackala

Dinamo Makhachkala Snatch Late Victory in Voronezh

Dinamo Makhachkala secured a hard-fought 2–1 come‑from‑behind victory over Fakel Voronezh at the Central Profsoyuz Stadium on 25 July 2026. The visitors’ resilience and tactical discipline proved decisive in a match that saw both sides create clear opportunities.

First‑Half Recap

Fakel started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 23rd minute when midfielder Ivan Solovyov curled a free‑kick into the top corner from 25 metres. The home side dominated possession for the remainder of the first period, but Dinamo’s defence held firm and went into the break trailing by a single goal.

Second‑Half Turnaround

Dinamo Makhachkala emerged with renewed purpose after half‑time. Coach Hasan Bammatov made two attacking substitutions within the first ten minutes of the second half, deploying fresh legs on the flanks. The tactical switch paid off in the 67th minute when winger Rustam Khalimbekov cut inside and fired a low shot past goalkeeper Alexander Belenov to level the scores.

With the momentum firmly in their favour, Dinamo pushed for a winner. The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute: a swift counter‑attack saw substitute Magomed‑Sadiq Isayev race clear of the Fakel defence and slot home with composure. Fakel pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to breach a well‑organised Dinamo backline.

Match Statistics and Key Facts

• Possession: Fakel 48% – 52% Dinamo
• Shots on target: Fakel 5 – 6 Dinamo
• Corners: Fakel 4 – 3 Dinamo
• Yellow cards: Fakel 2 – 1 Dinamo
• Man of the match: Rustam Khalimbekov (Dinamo) – one goal and an assist

League Context

The victory lifted Dinamo Makhachkala into the top half of the Russian Premier League table, while Fakel Voronež remain in the relegation‑zone conversation. Both sides will look to build on this performance in the coming weeks of the 2026‑27 season.