Gazovik Orenburg advanced in the Russian Cup with a 2-1 home win over Akhmat Grozny on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. The cup tie at Gazovik Stadium was a closely contested match decided by a single goal. Orenburg started brightly and took the lead in the first half, but Akhmat Grozny, a Premier League side, equalized shortly after the restart to set up a tense finale. The decisive moment came in the final twenty minutes, as Orenburg scored from a set-piece to secure a memorable victory over top-flight opposition. This result was a significant cup upset and a highlight for the Orenburg supporters. The Akhmat manager was critical of his team's defensive focus on dead-ball situations, while the Orenburg coach hailed his players' belief and work ethic.