On September 27, the Russian Rugby Cup Final took place at VTB Arena in Moscow. Dynamo Moscow faced Yenisei-STM from Krasnoyarsk and won 31:26. For the Moscow club, this trophy was the first in its modern history.
The match was dramatic. Yenisei-STM led 21:17 with 15 minutes left, but Dynamo managed to turn the game around and snatch victory in the final minutes. Gilev was named the best player of the match. He performed excellently in the air, winning balls at the lineout and creating attacking opportunities.
This final became historic for Russian rugby. VTB Arena gathered 14,269 spectators, a record attendance for a club rugby match in Russia. The atmosphere was fantastic: packed stands, powerful support, and emotions until the last second.
I shot this match from different points, trying to capture both the intensity of the battle and the joy of victory. The photos include key moments of the game, emotions of players and coaches, and the atmosphere of the stands. It was great to work at an event of this level.
