After a strong start in the first round of the championship, the youth team of Lokomotiv-SSHOR (Novosibirsk), led by Bulgarian specialist Georgi Petrov, continues to impress at home. In the small hall of Lokomotiv Arena, the Novosibirsk team hosts Nova-2 (Novokuibyshevsk) and Fakel Yamal (Novy Urengoy) as part of the second round of the GEOTECH Youth League 2026, which takes place from October 21 to 25.
🏐 Successful home start
On the very first day, October 21, the "railwaymen" recorded a decisive 3:0 (25:23, 25:20, 25:20) victory over Nova-2.
Outside hitters Timofey Benkovich and Andrey Gulyaev scored 11 points each, demonstrating excellent synchronization in attack and stability in reception.
| Date | Match | Result | Top scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21 | Lokomotiv-SSHOR – Nova-2 | 3:0 (25:23, 25:20, 25:20) | Benkovich – 11, Gulyaev – 11 |
| October 22 | Fakel Yamal – Lokomotiv-SSHOR | 0:3 (27:29, 23:25, 18:25) | Benkovich – 18, Skorobogatko – 15, Gulyaev – 13 |
After two victories, Georgi Petrov's team topped its group without losing a set – a fact that demonstrates both stability in game organization and disciplined work in defense and transitions.
🗓️ Upcoming matches in Novosibirsk
| Date | Match | Start time (Bulgarian time) |
|---|---|---|
| October 24 | "Nova-2" (Novokuibyshevsk) – "Lokomotiv-SSHOR" (Novosibirsk) | 14:00 |
| October 25 | "Lokomotiv-SSHOR" (Novosibirsk) – "Fakel Yamal" (Novy Urengoy) | 11:30 |
The next two matches will be a test of the consistency and resilience of the young "railwaymen" – but the start of the season already shows that under the leadership of Georgi Petrov, this team has the potential to defend its title.
photos: lokovolley.com
