MOSCOW, May 22 (Reuters) - Seydou Doumbia struck in each half to secure CSKA Moscow a 2-1 win over second division side Alania Vladikavkaz in the Russian Cup final on Sunday.
The Ivory Coast striker opened the scoring with a low shot following good work by Brazilian forward Vagner Love in the 13th minute but Love’s compatriot Danilo Neco equalised for Alania 10 minutes later.
Doumbia headed the winner from close range after a pinpoint cross by Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda midway through the second half to seal CSKA’s sixth cup triumph in the past decade.
The victory was especially sweet for the army club in their centenary year and coach Leonid Slutsky, who finally won his first trophy after coming close on several occasions.
As cup finalists, second division leaders Alania had already secured a place in next season’s Europa League because CSKA have qualified for the Champions League.
The Ivory Coast striker opened the scoring with a low shot following good work by Brazilian forward Vagner Love in the 13th minute but Love’s compatriot Danilo Neco equalised for Alania 10 minutes later.
Doumbia headed the winner from close range after a pinpoint cross by Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda midway through the second half to seal CSKA’s sixth cup triumph in the past decade.
The victory was especially sweet for the army club in their centenary year and coach Leonid Slutsky, who finally won his first trophy after coming close on several occasions.
As cup finalists, second division leaders Alania had already secured a place in next season’s Europa League because CSKA have qualified for the Champions League.
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