Dynamo Kirov and FK Fankom played to a 1-1 draw in the Russian Cup on August 20, 2025, with the match decided by a penalty shootout to determine who advanced. The regulation 90 minutes at 23:30 saw both teams trade goals, leading to a deadlock. Dynamo Kirov opened the scoring in the first half, but FK Fankom showed resilience to find an equalizer in the second period. With no further goals, the match went straight to penalties. In the shootout, one team held their nerve to secure passage to the next round, a moment of high drama and tension that concluded a fiercely contested cup fixture between two determined sides.