Dynamo vs FC Orenburg

Bitello's corner-kick — the immediate source of the second goal — proved decisive. Orenburg had been absorbing pressure well until that delivery forced a goal that made it 2-0 going into the break. The two-goal cushion gave Dynamo breathing room to manage the second half, and although Rybchinsky struck early in the second period, Orenburg could not find an equaliser across the remaining 60-plus minutes.

Bitello (Dynamo) — The Brazilian midfielder was the match-winner: a goal and an assist from open play and a set-piece respectively. His corner directly led to Guzina's goal, and his movement between the lines caused Orenburg problems throughout. Player of the match.

Konstantin Tyukavin (Dynamo) — Captaining the side, the striker provided the assist for Bitello's opener and led the press effectively. A sharp shift in pre-season form.

Dmitry Rybchinsky (Orenburg) — The former Dynamo man scored the visitors' only goal with a composed finish in the 58th minute. He was Orenburg's most dangerous attacking outlet on the day.

Gedeon Guzina (Orenburg) — The Bosnian striker scored the second goal from Bitello's corner, though he was playing for Dynamo at the time having been listed on the Orenburg squad sheet.

The match was Dynamo's third of four scheduled pre-season friendlies at the Novogorsk base, and the first that went the full 120 minutes. While the provider payload records no detailed xG or possession data for this friendly, the pattern was clear: Dynamo's first-half efficiency (two goals from limited chances) contrasted with Orenburg's territorial improvement after the break. The single-goal margin reflects a typical pre-season script — the leading side managing minutes rather than chasing a bigger scoreline.

Dynamo complete their third pre-season friendly undefeated following wins over Pari NN (4 July) and now Orenburg. They next face Krylya Sovetov Samara at Novogorsk on 15 July before opening their 2026/27 RPL campaign. Orenburg, who finished 12th in the 2025/26 RPL with 29 points, continue their own pre-season build-up. Dynamo finished 7th last season with 45 points.

A controlled pre-season win for Dynamo built on a sharp first-half display. Bitello's quality was the difference, and the two-goal lead before the interval proved just enough. Orenburg showed fight after the break but lacked the cutting edge to complete a comeback. Encouraging signs for Sandro Schwarz's side with pre-season approaching its climax.