Sokol Saratov edged past Nosta Novotroitsk 5-4 on penalties after the match finished 1-1. The Russian Cup tie was settled from the spot, with both sides level after a controlled, low-scoring contest.
Nosta Novotroitsk took the lead in the 58th minute through Egor Borisov. Sokol Saratov responded in the 75th minute through Artem Malakhov, and no further goals followed, sending the game to a shootout.
Artem Malakhov’s equaliser was the key moment from open play, keeping Sokol Saratov in the tie before they prevailed on penalties. The shootout ended 5-4 in their favour.
