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"Bulgarian" derby in the Russian Cup playoffs

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April 8, 2025 at 18:38

"Bulgarian" derby in the Russian Cup playoffs

🏐All participants in the Russian Cup playoffs are now clear!

The group stage of the tournament has concluded, with four teams securing their spot in the playoffs. They will face each other for quotas for the"Final Six", which will take place fromMay 6 to 11 in Kazan🏆

🔹Qualified for the playoffs:

  • Dynamo (Moscow)with Tsvetan Sokolov and Maxim Sapozhkov

  • Lokomotiv (Novosibirsk)with coach Plamen Konstantinov and Vasily Molotkov

  • Fakel (Noviy Urengoy)

  • Kuzbass (Kemerovo)with Asparuh Asparuhov 🇧🇬

📌 TodayKuzbassdefeated their direct competitorYeniseiwith 3:1 (17:25, 25:21, 25:22, 25:16), to win first place in Group D!

🔥 This means there will beBulgarian derby in the playoffs:
👉Tsvetan Sokolov vs. Asparuh Asparuhov!
Dynamo (Moscow)will faceKuzbass (Kemerovo)in the most anticipated clash.

🗓️Playoffs – dates:

  • First legs:April 12–13

  • Second legs:April 19–20
    In case of a tie in wins – a"golden set"🟡

✔️ We remind you that the four semifinalists from the championship are already directly qualified for the finals in Kazan:

  • Zenit-Kazan

  • Belogorie

  • Zenit Saint Petersburg

  • Dynamo-LO

🎯 The six teams that will reach thefinal stage (May 6–11, Kazan), will fight for the trophy in a tense final competition.