FK Krasnodar progressed to the next round of the Russian Cup with a 3-1 away victory over Gazovik Orenburg on November 5th. The Premier League side showed their quality against their lower-league opponents, ultimately winning with something to spare despite a competitive first half. Krasnodar took the lead early, but Gazovik Orenburg equalized to give the home fans hope of an upset. However, the top-flight team's class told in the second period as they scored two more goals to secure their passage. The match result ends Orenburg's cup run and allows Krasnodar to continue their pursuit of silverware this season. The visitors' manager will be pleased with the response after the equalizer and the professional performance overall.