Lokomotiv (Novosibirsk) defeated Fakel-Yamal (Novy Urengoy) 3-0 (25:19, 25:18, 25:20) in a match from the 27th round of the Russian Super League 2025/2026. Plamen Konstantinov's team demonstrated higher efficiency in key components and logically reached a clean victory.
Match statistics
| Indicator | Lokomotiv | Fakel-Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Block | 5 | 2 |
| Attack points | 45 | 30 |
| Attack efficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Positive reception | 24% | 35% |
| Aces | 1 | 4 |
| Service errors | 20 | 16 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 24 | 21 |
| Indicator | Lokomotiv | Fakel-Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Block | 5 | 2 |
| Attack points | 45 | 30 |
| Attack efficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Positive reception | 24% | 35% |
| Aces | 1 | 4 |
| Service errors | 20 | 16 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 24 | 21 |
| Indicator | Lokomotiv | Fakel-Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Block | 5 | 2 |
| Attack points | 45 | 30 |
| Attack efficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Positive reception | 24% | 35% |
| Aces | 1 | 4 |
| Service errors | 20 | 16 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 24 | 21 |
The most significant difference comes from the attack "," 45 versus 30 points and an impressive 62% efficiency for Lokomotiv against 45% for the hosts. This indicates excellent setting and high effectiveness in the final phase of the attack.
An interesting paradox is the guests' lower positive reception percentage (24% against 35%), yet they compensate with better organized attacks. Fakel has an advantage in aces (4:1), but this is neutralized by their lower attack success rate.
Lokomotiv scored more block points (5:2) and capitalized more effectively on opponent's errors (24:21). Although Novosibirsk committed more service errors (20:16), the aggression from their serve brought a tactical advantage and complicated Fakel's attack construction.
Individual statistics
Ilya Kazachenkov was the top scorer with 17 points, Kurbanov added 15. For Fakel, only Yuri Romano reached double digits "," 12 points.
Bulgarian setter Simeon Nikolov finished with 7 points, a positive balance of +3, and 4 blocks. Besides his direct contribution at the net, he dictated the game with a high tempo, which also explains Lokomotiv's excellent 62% attack efficiency.
With this success, Lokomotiv solidifies its third place with 65 points, while Fakel-Yamal remains ninth with 35 points, as the statistics clearly show where the match was decided "," in the quality of the first attack and the execution after good setting.
