Zenit St. Petersburg advanced in the Russian Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Akhmat Grozny on July 31, 2025. The match, starting at 01:45, saw the reigning champions from Saint Petersburg tested by a resilient Akhmat side. Zenit started brightly and took an early lead through a well-worked team move. Akhmat Grozny responded with intensity and managed to equalize before the half-hour mark, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. The match remained finely balanced until the final twenty minutes, when Zenit's superior quality shone through as they scored the winning goal from a set-piece situation. This victory keeps Zenit on course for another potential domestic cup double, while Akhmat Grozny exits the competition despite a valiant effort against one of Russia's top clubs.