MOSKVA (Interstat) — Ruslan Litvinov scored in the 10th minute and added an assist Wednesday, lifting FK Spartak Moskva to a 1-0 victory over visiting PFK CSKA Moskva in a Cup in Russia match at Lukoil Arena.

Litvinov’s early goal proved decisive. The midfielder also set up a chance later, contributing to a balanced attack that included assists from substitutes João Victor, Dmitrii Barinov, Ivan Oblyakov and Kirill Danilov, as well as midfielder Ezequiel Barco.

Spartak improved to 1-0 in the competition and overall. CSKA dropped to 0-1 in both categories.

The match featured several yellow cards. Danilov was booked in the 22nd minute, Litvinov in the 40th, Barinov in the 61st, Oblyakov in the 65th, Victor in the 69th and Barco in the 88th.