The coach of the FC “Gazprom-UGRA” took part in the draw.

As a result, in the first our team is to play against the FC “Olympic-Mytischi” and FC “Norilskiy Nikel” (youth).

We got to know the opinion of Sergey Denisov about the upcoming opponents:

“For us, it didn’t make any difference, what arrival we are to play against. All the participants want to win this tournament, and despite the fact that our team has became the champion of the regular championship, it does not give us any great advantage: everyone plays with equal conditions and equal chances to win. In addition, according to the rules of the Cup, we can not invite players from the main team”

Cup draw system:

In the first stage six teams will be divided into two groups and will play according the system “each one against each one” in two rounds (one match “at home”, the other is ”away”). The teams with two first places pass to the second stage of the Cup, in which in the semi-final matches will fight for the right to reach the final. The semifinal and final matches will also include two games, “at home” and “away”, what’s more, the team with a higher place in the last season, will play the second leg “at home”.

Match Schedule:

Round 1 (April 6^th)
“Gazprom-UGRA-d” vs “Olympic-Mytischi”

Round 3 (April 20^th)
“Gazprom-UGRA-d” vs “Norilskiy Nikel-d”

Round 4 (April 27^th)
“Olympic-Mytischi” vs “Gazprom-UGRA-d”

Round 6 (May 11^th)
“Norilskiy Nikel-d” vs “Gazprom-UGRA-d”

The semifinal matches are scheduled for May 18^th and 25^th, the final matches will be held on June 1^st and 8^th.