3 – 1
“Moses David Cobnan gives Krasnodar the lead with a clinical finish”
Pivotal“Kirill Glebov restores parity for CSKA with crucial equalizer”
Pivotal“Danil Krugovoy completes the comeback with go-ahead goal for CSKA”
Pivotal“Matheus Alves Nascimento seals victory with late third goal”
CSKA Moskva
Krasnodar
CSKA Moskva produced a dominant second-half display to overturn an early deficit and secure their place in the next round of the Russian Cup. After falling behind to Moses David Cobnan's 22nd-minute opener, the hosts responded emphatically with three unanswered goals, including a decisive strike from Danil Krugovoy that shifted momentum permanently in their favor. The match turned chaotic in the final quarter as Giovanni González received his marching orders just minutes after being introduced, leaving Krasnodar with ten men and unable to mount any meaningful resistance. Matheus Alves Nascimento's stoppage-time goal capped off a comprehensive turnaround that highlighted CSKA's superior squad depth and cup experience.
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League-leading Krasnodar travel to VEB Arena for a Russian Cup semi-final showdown against CSKA Moscow. Both teams enter with excellent form but face key absences, setting up a tactical battle between two genuine title contenders.
