U16 Sirius Cup. Day four

The regular Sirius Cup resumed on Sunday with the Russia Reds tallying a thrilling 6:5 triumph over the Blues.

After the Blues had initially opened up a commanding three-goal advantage during the second stanza, the Reds came roaring back.

The Reds initially equalised with pair of markers early in the concluding frame, before Denis Anokhin completed the dramatic comeback in the penultimate minute of play while competing shorthanded.

The next game of the competition will see the two Russia Whites teams face each other on 23 July.

Match protocol:

Russia Reds - Russia Blues - 6:5 (2:1, 1:4, 3:0)

Goals:

0:1 Polosukhin (Gamanilov), 05.29 PPG
1:1 Peskov (Bazhenov, Byzov), 10.28
2:1 Byzov (Bazhenov, Peskov), 12.56
2:2 Gamanilov (Polosukhin, Kozlov), 20.32
2:3 Tkachenko (Rachyov), 22.01
2:4 Polosukhin (Gamanilov), 26.58
2:5 Kozlov (Belenev, Rachyov), 29.29 PPG
3:5 Tumanin (Peskov, Katsuro), 39.14 PPG
4:5 Anokhin, 43.57
5:5 Tumanin (Byzov, Bazhenov), 48.40
6:5 Anokhin (Titayev), 58.13 SHG

Goalkeepers: Sergeev/Ivanov - Polyakov/Pakhomov

21.07.2026.

Russia Reds forward Denis Anokhin:

"This was a really tough game for us. Everyone fought hard, not giving an inch. Nevertheless, we tried hard and managed to emerge victorious. My two goals? The first one was scored after we stole possession, while my second was made possible as a result of my teammate providing me with a fantastic assist. It was a surprise to score the winner shorthanded, but we're really happy that it turned out this way!"

Russia Reds forward Yuri Tumanin:

"We took our foot off the gas after taking the lead in the first period. The coaches subsequently gave us a good talking to, though, and we began competing as a team while converting the opportunities which we managed to create. Our character allowed us to gain the win. The two goals which I registered? It's all down to my teammates!"