CSKA beats Rostov 4-0 in Russian Cup group-stage match
In short
CSKA Moscow defeated Rostov 4-0 in the fourth round of the Russian Cup's RPL-path group stage on October 14. Rostov remains top of the group with nine points, while CSKA is third with five, RIA Novosti reported.
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CSKA Moscow won 4-0 against Rostov in the fourth round of the Russian Cup's RPL-path group stage, RIA Novosti reported on October 14. TASS and RBC also reported the result and said CSKA scored three goals early in the match. RIA recorded those goals in the second, fourth and tenth minutes, followed by a fourth in the 51st minute. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The defeat was Rostov's first in the current tournament, but it remains first in the group with nine points, according to RIA. Akron is second with seven, CSKA third with five and Lokomotiv fourth with three. RIA also reported that a forward who had missed the start of the season through injury came on in the 74th minute and that a 19-year-old defender made a first-team debut for CSKA. Rostov next hosts Akron on October 28; CSKA hosts Lokomotiv on October 29. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The result was Rostov's first defeat in this edition of the tournament, according to RIA Novosti. Despite the loss, Rostov kept the group lead ahead of Akron, which has seven points.
Key facts
- CSKA beat Rostov 4-0 in the Russian Cup group stage. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- CSKA scored three of its goals early in the match. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Rostov leads the group with nine points; CSKA is third with five. [ 2 ]
- Rostov is scheduled to host Akron on October 28, and CSKA to host Lokomotiv on October 29. [ 2 ]