VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Interstat) — Gilson Benchimol scored two goals Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to lift FK Akademiya Tolyatti to a 2-0 win over Rotor Volgograd at Volgograd Arena in a Russian Premier League match. Benchimol, entering as a substitute, opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time at the 45th minute plus one. He added his second goal in the 51st minute, with defender Gleb Shilnikov providing the assist. Shilnikov also received a yellow card in the 20th minute. Rotor Volgograd failed to score in its home opener, managing no goals. FK Akademiya Tolyatti improved its season record to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Rotor Volgograd fell to 0-1 in both. The match remained scoreless until Benchimol’s breakthrough just before halftime. The visiting team capitalized on its chances while the home side could not convert, ending with a clean sheet. No other goals were scored in the contest. The result gave FK Akademiya Tolyatti an early edge in the standings.