Akron beat Lokomotiv on penalties after Terekhovsky saves three

Akron beat Lokomotiv in the Russian Cup in an away match on Tuesday.

The game was part of the fourth round of the group stage in the Russian Premier League path of the competition.

The teams drew 1-1 before a penalty shootout, where Akron won 3-1.

Goalkeeper Ignat Terekhovsky saved three penalties to help secure the win.

Former Akron and Lokomotiv striker Artem Dzyuba praised Terekhovsky and said he did not understand why the goalkeeper was not playing regularly in the starting team.

The result sends Akron through this group-stage match, though no further next step is stated.