By Arinze UdeAhmed Musa get past Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid, during a UEFA Champions League game. Photo Credit: Channels
Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa scored CSKA Moscow’s only goal in regulation time against Anzhi Makhachkala in the Russian Cup finay yesterday. The Nigerian winger cum striker saw his shot squeeze past goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov from a tight angle in the 7th minute.
Former Chelsea, Portsmouth, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder, Lassana Diarra equalised for Anzhi with a powerful drive in the second half.
CSKA were forced to put in extra work three minutes before the end of normal time when Swedish midfielder Pontus Wernbloom was dismissed for a dangerous challenge on Ivory Coast striker Lacina Traore.
Brazilian striker, Vagner Love almost won the game in extra time for CSKA Moscow but the scoreline remained 1-all after 90minutes plus extra-time and the game went into a penalty shoot-out to ascertain the winners.
Yuri Zhirkov and Jucilei missed their penalties paving the way for Ivory Coast striker, Seydou Doumbia to score the winner for CSKA. CSKA Moscow had won the Russian Premier league before this game.
It is the seventh time CSKA has won the Cup since the fall of the Soviet Union.
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