Today, May
2, at the first time Kazan hosted the final match of the Russian Football Cup. Hulk
as part of "Zenith" made double and scored both goals from the
penalty spot (34th and 63th minute), Alexander Kokorin (55) and Artur Yusupov
(69) made goals. In “CSKA” the only goal was scored by Aaron Olanare (36). CSKA
finished the match in the minority after the removal of Vasily Berezutski in
the 62nd minute. Thus, "Zenith" became a three-time holder of the Cup
of Russia.
Confrontation
of "CSKA" and "Zenith" has collected a record sell-out at
the stadium "Kazan Arena" and a large number of high-ranking guests.
Match was visited by the Mayor of Kazan, President of FC "Rubin"
Ilsur Metshin.
Among the
honored guests the match was attended by the Minister of Sports of Russia,
President of the Russian Football Union Vitaly Mutko, Russian Energy Minister
Alexander Novak, Chairman of the Board of PJSC "Gazprom", the
President of FC «Zenit» Alexei Miller, president of FC "CSKA" Yevgeny
Giner, Prime Minister of the Republic Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov, Minister of
youth and sport of Tatarstan Vladimir Leonov and others.
After the
match Vitaly Mutko praised the level of organization and preparation of the
city for the match. "Kazan is able to host large sporting events. Today we
have seen it again", - the Minister said.