On April 2, Khimki hosted Rostov in the quarter-final match of the Russian Cup Road of Regions. The regular time of the match ended 0-0. Rostovites were more accurate in the penalty shoot-out. 7:6 For Valery Karpin’s team, he was sent off at the end of normal time for arguing with the referee.
The first semi-finalist of the Russian Cup Road of Regions became a dynamo.
It is worth noting that in the 2022/23 season, Media League clubs participated in the Russian Cup for the first time. 2DROTS went to Tekstilshchik from Ivanovo at 1/128 of the tournament, while Amkal went to St. Petersburg, coached by former Spartak player Dmitry Kombarov, at 1/64. Petersburg lost to Zvezda.
Rodina Media, 2DROTS and Amkal participated in the current Russian Cup. They have already left the tournament.
The current owner of the Russian Cup is CSKA. In last year’s final, the red-blue team beat Krasnodar in the penalty shoot-out. The Bulls completed their participation in this season’s tournament by losing to Khimki.
Let us also note that, starting from the spring of 2022, with the decision of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Russian clubs have lost the opportunity to compete in European cups.
Previously Khimki coach Talalaev statedHe said the team got the money.