Nizhny Novgorod vs Tekstilshchik

The match adopted an unconventional format — three thirds of 45 minutes rather than two halves — giving both managers scope to rotate heavily and test personnel across a full 135 minutes.

In the first period, new recruit Gleb Popolitov opened his account for Pari NN before Viktor Aleksandrov doubled the lead, sending the RPL side into the first break 2-0 up.

The second period belonged to another debutant. Timofey Komissarov struck twice to make it 4-0, giving the hosts a commanding cushion heading into the final 45 minutes.

Tekstilshchik pulled one back in the third period to halve the deficit, but Pari NN responded swiftly. Nikita Ermakov restored the four-goal advantage, and fellow newcomer Roman Evgenyev — also making his debut following a summer move — completed the scoring at 6-1.

Komissarov's second-half brace effectively ended the contest. Having gone in 2-0 at the first break, Pari NN used the second period to stretch the game and Komissarov's double inside that segment removed any doubt about the outcome, allowing the coaching staff to experiment further in the final third.

• Timofey Komissarov — a brace on his unofficial debut, the standout individual display. The new signing showed sharp movement and finishing to bag two goals in the second period.
• Gleb Popolitov — opened the scoring in his first outing for Pari NN, setting the tone for the rout.
• Roman Evgenyev — capped his debut with the sixth goal, continuing a productive summer window for the club's recruitment team.
• Nikita Ermakov — scored in the third period and had also netted in the corresponding fixture against Tekstilshchik a year earlier (a 3-0 win in July 2025).

Player of the match: Timofey Komissarov

The 6-1 scoreline reflects a gulf in class between an RPL side mid-pre-season and a lower-league opponent, but the details underline Pari NN's recruitment focus. Four of six goalscorers were new arrivals, suggesting the club's summer signings are integrating quickly. The three-period format — unusual for a friendly — allowed both sides to manage minutes, with the 135-minute duration inflating the final goal count beyond a conventional 90-minute scoreline.

Nizhny Novgorod had already beaten Ufa 2-1 and drawn 2-2 in earlier friendlies this summer, meaning they have scored 10 goals across three pre-season outings (3.33 per game).

The result is a confidence-building exercise for Pari NN as they continue preparations for the 2026/27 RPL season. Head coach Viktor Goncharenko (or the current manager — not confirmed in public sources at time of writing) will have seen encouraging signs from the new arrivals. The next fixture is a step up in quality: a meeting with Dynamo Moscow in Moscow on 4 July.

For Tekstilshchik, who won promotion to the First League for the 2026/27 season after finishing top of Second League Group Silver in 2025/26, the heavy defeat is a reality check against top-tier opposition. They will continue their own pre-season programme with further friendlies.

A straightforward pre-season workout played in unusual conditions. Pari NN's new signings made an immediate impression, but the three-period format and the gulf in division mean the 6-1 scoreline should be taken in context. The real test comes against Dynamo on 4 July.

Scorers: G. Popolitov (1st period), V. Aleksandrov (1st period), T. Komissarov (2nd period, 2 goals), N. Ermakov (3rd period), R. Evgenyev (3rd period) — Tekstilshchik (3rd period)