Mikhaylov Academy U20 vs Sakhalinskie Akuly

The Tula-based side came flying out of the blocks. They needed just one minute to open the scoring, added a second at 07:00 and a third at 10:00, then made it 4-0 at 12:00 — all inside the first period. The onslaught continued early in the second period when the fifth goal arrived at 04:00. A sixth goal in the third period completed the rout, though the precise minute of the final strike was not reported in available sources.

Sakhalinskie Akuly, who had lost 6-1 to AKM-Junior just 24 hours earlier on 28 August, could not find an answer against a Mikhaylov Academy side determined to finish their pre-season on a high.

The opening minute set the tone. Mikhaylov Academy's first-period blitz — four goals in 12 minutes — effectively ended the contest before the first intermission. Sakhalinskie Akuly never recovered from the early barrage, and the deficit only grew.

Kirill Zarubin (#40) kept a clean sheet in goal for Mikhaylov Academy, the foundation upon which the 6-0 scoreline was built. The defensive unit in front of him — anchored by Grigory Ulanov (#38) and Nikita Ignatov (#98) — gave the Sakhalinskie forwards little time or space.

In attack, the first line of Danila Bulatov (#47), Gleb Shilov (#16) and Yaroslav Ermakov (#15) drove much of the offensive output, consistently testing the Sakhalinskie defence.

Player of the Match: Kirill Zarubin — the goalkeeper's composed display ensured the shutout.

The 6-0 scoreline reflects a dominant attacking display but also a significant gulf in pre-season readiness. Mikhaylov Academy converted early chances with clinical efficiency — three goals in the opening 10 minutes from just four first-period strikes.

Sakhalinskie Akuly faced their second heavy defeat in as days, having conceded 12 goals across two matches (6-1 to AKM-Junior on 28 August, then 6-0 here). Their pre-season form, dating back to late July, has been inconsistent: they opened with a 10-4 loss to Krylya Sovetov on 28 July, beat Almaz 3-2 on 1 August, but have struggled since.

Mikhaylov Academy U20 close their pre-season having played several competitive friendlies. On 23 August they lost 0-3 to Dinamo St. Petersburg in the Кубок губернатора Тульской области tournament. This 6-0 win provides a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the 2026/27 OLIMPBET MHL regular season.

Sakhalinskie Akuly, meanwhile, have work to do. The 6-1 defeat to AKM-Junior followed by this 6-0 loss suggests defensive frailties that need addressing before the MHL campaign begins. According to a report by the MHL's official website, their next match after this friendly would be in the regular championship.

Mikhaylov Academy's first-period blitz was decisive and emphatic. The early four-goal lead allowed them to dictate terms for the remaining 40 minutes. For Sakhalinskie Akuly, two heavy defeats in two days raise clear pre-season concerns.