Zenit Kazan
Such an outcome was not expected in this game, as Belogorie are with Zenit Kazan the team with the best score in domestic championship. They even share the first place in the league with 12-1 score.
Twenty days ago, Belogorie smashed Kuzbass in straight sets and that’s why we have described this result as a surprise!
This also the first victory of Kuzbass over Belogorie since April 2016.
In the final of the Russian cup, the team from Kemerevo will meet the winner of Zenit Kazan – Lokomotiv Novosibirsk clash.
Vladimir Alekno’s side has managed to defeat the team from Novosibirsk in four sets! It was not an easy game for Zenit Kazan, since the rival had chances to push the game into the fifth set.
Maxim Mikhailov was the top scorer with 27 points.
Russian Cup 2018, semifinals:
Belogorie – Kuzbass Kemerevo 0-3 (17-25, 20-25, 21-25)
Lokomotiv Novosibirsk – Zenit Kazan 3-1 (27-25, 25-21,32-34, 25-20)
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