2016 Russian Cup final explained
The 2016 Russian Cup Final decided the winner of the 2015–16 Russian Cup, the 24th season of Russia's main football cup. It was played on 2 May 2016 at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, between CSKA Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg.
After being level 1—1 at halftime, Zenit scored three second half goals to emerge victorious with a 4-1 win.[1]
As winners, Zenit qualified for the group stage of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League and also faced off against CSKA in a rematch of the cup final in the Russian Super Cup held on 23 July 2016.
Match details
width=50% valign=top | Match rules- 90 minutes.
- 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
- Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
- Seven named substitutes.
- Maximum of three substitutions.
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External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Hulk double leads Zenit St Petersburg to Russian Cup glory. 2 May 2016.