Dinamo Vologda — Tver: 2:0, Cup

Dynamo Vologda faced Tver in the second round of the Cup’s Regions Path. The hosts secured a 2:0 victory on Wednesday evening. It was a day where penalties decided the outcome.

N. Kireev picked one up early, converting a spot-kick in the 11th minute. He didn't hesitate as he stroked the ball into the net. And here's the thing, the visitors were already under pressure. The home side felt the momentum early on.

The second goal arrived just before half-time. D. Spodarets converted his penalty in the 45+3 minute. By then, the visitors had nothing to lose.

The statistics reflected the dominance in attack. Possession was level at 50 per cent for both teams. However, Dynamo Vologda registered 12 shots on target compared to just 3 for Tver. The away side managed 4 shots off target and 4 corners. Discipline was tight, with 4 yellow cards issued to each team.

The result kept the home side in the hunt for the next stage. A clean sheet and 2 goals from spots were enough. The final scoreline of 2:0 confirmed the hosts' control. The 2-goal difference left no doubt about the result.