Alexander Grishin, once a coach for CSKA’s junior football program, weighs in on the Russian Cup clash between RPL Way and Ural. He believes the penalty awarded against the army club in that match was mistaken. The remark comes via RT.
Grishin says he didn’t spot a penalty at first glance. When he reviewed the footage, he observed contact between Igor Diveev and Ray Vlut. He describes the call as a “television penalty” — a term for decisions that appear subtle in live play but become clear through video review. He notes that video replay makes such calls easier to justify than ever. His stance implies that officials, with the aid of technology, can be swayed toward awarding penalties in borderline situations.
In the RPL Road final, CSKA moved ahead of Ural on a two-game aggregate. The opening match finished in a 1-1 draw, and the army squad captured a 2-1 advantage in the second leg. Looking ahead, the team under Vladimir Fedotov will meet the winner of the Krasnodar versus Ural fixture in the tournament’s superfinal. The decisive game is scheduled for June 11 at Luzhniki.
Earlier coverage noted CSKA’s record as the Russian Cup finalist on twelve occasions, underscoring the club’s longstanding presence in the tournament’s final stages.