CSKA Moscow recovered from a third-set stumble to beat Kama 3-1 in the Vysshaya Liga A on 17 October 2026. The hosts controlled the majority of the match, but Kama’s resistance in the third set made the final scoreline feel more hard-fought than the early stages suggested.

Match overview

The final score was CSKA Moscow 3-1 Kama. CSKA took a two-set lead, dropped a tight third, and then reasserted their authority in the fourth to close out the match.

• Set 1: CSKA Moscow 25-20
• Set 2: CSKA Moscow 25-22
• Set 3: Kama 25-23
• Set 4: CSKA Moscow 25-18

Key moments

CSKA started with a clear plan: serve aggressively and use the block to contain Kama’s outside attack. The hosts built a narrow lead in the first set and pulled away late to take it 25-20. The second set was tighter, but CSKA’s composure in the closing points gave them a 2-0 advantage.

Kama responded well in the third. The visitors improved their reception, found more joy through the middle, and pushed the set to the wire. CSKA had chances to close it out, but Kama held their nerve to win 25-23 and extend the match.

The fourth set was CSKA’s response. The hosts re-established their serving pressure, tightened their block, and refused to let Kama build any momentum. A strong mid-set run put the result beyond doubt, and CSKA closed it 25-18 to seal the 3-1 win.

Tactical story

CSKA’s victory was built on their ability to control the first contact. When their serve landed with pace and purpose, Kama’s attack became predictable, and the CSKA block was able to set up well. The hosts also used their middle attack effectively to keep Kama’s blockers guessing.

Kama’s best spell came in the third set, when their setter varied the distribution and the outside hitters found better angles against the CSKA block. However, the visitors could not carry that momentum into the fourth. CSKA’s serve-reception stabilised, and their transition game returned to the level that had given them the first two sets.

Standout performers

CSKA’s opposite hitter led the scoring effort and was particularly effective in the first and fourth sets. The middle blocker was a strong presence at the net, while the libero helped stabilise the back court during Kama’s best passage in the third set.

For Kama, the outside hitter was the main attacking threat and kept the visitors in the match during the third set. The setter also deserve credit for varying the attack, but Kama’s serving lacked the consistency to pressure CSKA for long enough.

League impact

The 3-1 win gives CSKA Moscow three points in the Vysshaya Liga A standings, while Kama leave with a competitive loss and no points. CSKA will be pleased with the response after dropping the third set, as it showed the kind of resilience needed in a long league campaign. Kama, meanwhile, will take confidence from their third-set fight but will need to find more consistency across four sets.