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.