MAKHACHKALA, Russia (Interstat) — FK Spartak Moskva defeated Dynamo Makhachka 3-1 on Tuesday in a Russian Cup match at Anzhi-Arena, overcoming a statistical projection that heavily favored the home side. El Mehdi El Moubarik opened the scoring for Spartak in the 26th minute. Marquinhos equalized for Dynamo Makhachka in the 35th, but second-half goals from Nikita Massalyga and Igor Dmitriev secured the victory for the visiting Spartak. The result marked a strong rebound for Spartak Moskva against a Dynamo Makhachka side that had been undefeated in the competition this season.