Khubulov stuns Arsenal as Alania advance

Alania Vladikavkaz 1-0 Arsenal Tula
Russian Cup Last 16
Wednesday 2 March, Bilimkhanov Stadium, Grozny

Goal: Alania - Khubulov 4’

Alania wasted no time in setting up an upset against RPL side Arsenal with former Akhmat and Zenit youngster Vladimir Khubulov - who has managed just three goals in 42 FNL appearances for Alania - scoring after just four minutes. 

Despite being under pressure from his marker, he pulled off a delicate first-time finish to divert a low cross underneath Anton Kochenkov, who got a touch but couldn’t prevent the ball trickling over the line.

Daniil Stepanov inexplicably squandered a glorious chance on the hour mark when played clear on goal, but smashed his shot from 12 yards straight against the post.

The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Friday 4 March.