SKA-Khabarovsk eliminate Dynamo Kirov from Russian Cup

SKA-Khabarovsk beat Dynamo Kirov 2–0 on October 14 to reach the sixth round of the Russian Cup's Regions Path. The match was played in Khabarovsk.

Mikhail Gorelishvili opened the scoring in the sixth minute. According to SKA-Khabarovsk's official website, he received a pass from Igor Shkolik and scored from around the penalty spot.

The hosts doubled their advantage after the interval. Nikita Motspan converted a penalty in the sixty-third minute, giving SKA-Khabarovsk a two-goal lead that remained intact until the final whistle.

The fifth-round tie took place at the V. I. Lenin Stadium. The defeat ended Dynamo Kirov's participation in this season's Russian Cup.

SKA-Khabarovsk will next face the winner of the tie between Leningradets and Luki-Energiya. Sixth-round matches in the Regions Path are scheduled for early November, Sport-Express reported.