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Krasnodar defeated Rostov in a penalty shootout and advanced to the next stage of the Russian Cup. Video
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Krasnodar defeated Rostov in a penalty shootout in the match of the first stage of the semi-finals of the FONBET Path of Regions of the Cup of Russia.
The main time of the match ended in a draw with a score of 1:1.
Krasnodar player Eduard Spertsyan opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the match. In the second half, the score was equalized by Rostov midfielder Roman Tugarev. He was recognized as the best player of the meeting.
In the penalty shootout, Krasnodar players were more accurate – 5:3.
In the first half, Rostov striker Dmitry Poloz was injured, who was forced to leave the field and ask for a replacement.
Krasnodar made it to the next stage of the Cup, Rostov finished their performance in the tournament.
On April 6, the draw for the next stage of the Russian Cup will also take place.
Watch the live broadcast of the draw on the MATCH PREMIER TV channel. The broadcast starts at 22:40 (Moscow time).
FONBET Cup of Russia. 1/2 finals of the Path of Regions
Krasnodar (Krasnodar) – Rostov (Rostov-on-Don) – 1: 1 (1:0, 5:3 on pen.)
Goals: Spertsyan, 23 (VIDEO). – Tugarev, 54 (VIDEO).
Source: Sportbox
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