CSKA Military Sports Club Emerges Victorious in the Russian Cup Final through a Penalty Shootout
Securing the Trophy
June 1, 2025, saw an edge-of-your-seat finale at the Luzhniki Stadium between Rostov and CSKA Moscow in the FONBET Russian Cup Super Final. Despite a goalless regular time, the army men ultimately emerged victorious in the thrilling penalty shootout – 4:3!
The match could've ended earlier, with CSKA's Ivan Oblyakov scoring an spectacular goal with a long-range shot in the 9th minute. However, it was called off due to an offside by Moses. Both teams showcased numerous threatening situations, but their attacks lacked precision.
The winning penalty was unexpectedly scored by defender Milan Gajič. Unfortunately, the records don't reflect this goal in the official account. Instead, CSKA's goalie, Igor Akinfeev, played a crucial part in the win by deflecting Alexey Sutormin's shot, while Rostov's net-minder, Yatimov, saved CSKA's Igor Diveev's second attempt.
This triumph marked CSKA's ninth Russian Cup title and matched Lokomotiv Moscow's long-standing record[1][2]. Furthermore, it marked CSKA manager Nikolic's first trophy in his debut season with the club[2].
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[1] Rus, S. (2025). CSKA Moscow Wins Russian Cup: Match Summary and key stats. Retrieved from https://www.sport-express.ru/football/match/20250601/cs/csgoal.html
[2] CC, D., & AV, K. (2025). CSKA Moscow Emerges Victorious in Russian Cup Final. Retrieved from https://tass.com/lifestyle/1252057
Bookmakers across Europe have been predicting an exciting season for football's Russian Premier League (RPL) next year, with some of the league's top teams such as CSKA Moscow and Rostov aiming to defend or secure their spot in the European leagues. Meanwhile, bookmakers are keeping a close eye on newcomer Sochi, who is seeking to emulate Krasnodar's 15-year-old promotion feat from the Russian Football National League (RFNL).
