Torpedo Moscow 3-0 Spartak Kostroma: Kashtanov hat-trick fires hosts top (full match highlights)

Torpedo Moscow delivered a commanding performance at Arena Khimki on August 21, 2026, thrashing Spartak Kostroma 3-0 in matchday 8 of the Russian First League. Alexey Kashtanov was the undisputed star, netting a first-half brace and completing his hat-trick in the 60th minute to seal a comprehensive victory. The striker opened the scoring in the 6th minute and doubled the lead just four minutes later, capitalising on a well-worked move. Torpedo's midfielder Alexander Tarasov picked up a yellow card in the 16th minute. Kashtanov's third goal came from close range, finishing off a cross to cap a perfect individual performance. The visitors' frustrations boiled over with five yellow cards: Denis Zhilmostnykh in the 64th, Artem Pogosov in the 72nd, Usman Adzhibona in the 80th, Kirill Malyarov in the 81st, and Dmitry Tsypchenko in stoppage time. This victory extended Torpedo's winning streak to three matches and propelled them into the promotion race.