The Russian Cup fixture between Volgar-Gazprom Astrakhan and Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk on September 24, 2025, finished in a 1-1 draw, leading to a penalty shootout to determine who would advance. It was a cagey affair between two evenly matched sides, with neither able to secure victory in regular time. The scoring was opened in the first half, likely by the visiting Neftekhimik, but Volgar-Gazprom fought back to find a crucial equalizer. The second half saw both teams cautious of making a mistake, leading to a goalless period and a shootout. The penalty drama ultimately decided the fate of both teams, with one progressing and the other exiting the competition.