Akron beat Lokomotiv on penalties in Russian Cup

Akron Tolyatti defeated Lokomotiv Moscow on penalties in the fourth round of the Russian Cup’s RPL Path. The October 13 match at RZD Arena finished 1-1 in regulation, with the visitors winning the shootout 3-1.

Sergey Pinyaev put the hosts ahead in the 48th minute. Artyom Shumansky equalised in the 61st. The teams proceeded directly to penalties after the draw, without extra time.

Akron goalkeeper Ignat Terekhovsky saved three of Lokomotiv’s four attempts in the shootout. The visitors secured their second penalty-shootout victory over Lokomotiv in this season’s group stage.

In their first meeting on September 1, the teams drew 0-0 before Akron won the shootout 5-4.

After four rounds, the Tolyatti side have seven points and Lokomotiv three. Both teams play in Group D.