--- title: "\"Sokil\" routed \"Energija\" and kept the suspense alive in Group A of the Continental Cup" description: "Kyiv's \"Sokil\" defeated Lithuania's \"Energija\" (4:1) in the second round of Continental Cup Group A 2026/27. Ratushnyi's brace brought the team six points, and on October 18, Kyiv will play a decisive match against Latvia's \"Mogo\" for the sole spot in the next round." date: 2026-10-17T17:24:46.605Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/sokil-energiya-continental-cup-4-1 tags: [hockey, continental-cup, sokol-kyiv, ukraine, energiya-lithuania, mogo-latvia] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Sokil" routed "Energija" and kept the suspense alive in Group A of the Continental Cup ![Kyiv's Sokil hockey players stand in a line on the ice, hugging each other during a Continental Cup match.](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/17/sokol-energiya-kontinentalnyj-kubok-4-1/sokol-energiya-kontinentalnyj-kubok-4-1-1.webp) ## Key Points - "Sokil" defeated "Energija" 4:1 in the second round of Continental Cup Group A 2026/27 - Yevhen Ratushnyi scored a power-play brace, while Mazur and Sydorenko rounded off the 4:1 score - After two rounds, "Sokil" is second in Group A, trailing "Mogo" on goal difference - On October 18, Kyiv will face Latvia's "Mogo" in a decisive match for the sole spot in the next round Kyiv's "Sokil" solidified its status as the reigning champion of Ukraine in the first round of the 2026/27 IIHF Continental Cup season by securing their second consecutive victory. In the second round of Group A, the Kyiv team defeated the tournament hosts, Lithuania's "Energija", 4–1 away from home, retaining maximum points ahead of the decisive group stage match. The team took to the ice in their signature blue-and-white kits, and the Ukrainian flag was raised in the arena stands, emphasizing the national character of the matchup. ### Match Flow: From Early Power Play to a Confident Lead The Ukrainian team wasted no time, opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Yevhen Ratushnyi capitalized on a power play, sending the puck into the opponent's net following assists from Nikita Sydorenko and Volodymyr Cherdak. The first period ended with a slim 1–0 lead for Kyiv. However, early in the second stanza, the hosts equalized: in the 22nd minute, Ružnikov scored on a power play with assists from Gold and Binkulis. The score became 1–1, bringing suspense back to the ice. ### Ratushnyi's Brace and a Decisive Finish "Sokil" managed to regain the lead before the second intermission. In the 35th minute, Ratushnyi scored his second power-play goal of the match, completing a brace with assists from Vadym Mazur and Volodymyr Cherdak. At the start of the third period, the Kyiv team ramped up the tempo: in the 43rd minute, Mazur scored the third goal following assists from Oliynyk and Cherdak, and in the 52nd minute, Sydorenko sealed the final 4–1 scoreline. The Ukrainian club also outshot their opponents 25 to 18. ### Group Standings and Statistics After two rounds, "Sokil" has accumulated six points and sits in second place in Group A, trailing Latvia's "Mogo" on goal difference. Lithuania's "Energija" remains without a chance for direct qualification following the defeat against Kyiv. Thus, all the group's suspense has boiled down to a direct showdown between the two teams, who will play the first round's final match on Sunday. ### Decisive Match: "Sokil" vs. "Mogo", October 18 The final match of the first round will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM Kyiv time. The winner of this matchup will secure the sole qualification spot from Group A into the next round of the Continental Cup. For "Sokil", this is a chance not only to maintain their spot near the top of the standings but also to advance further in the tournament bracket, where stronger opponents from the Baltic and Scandinavian countries await. The team, having found momentum after two consecutive victories, approaches the decisive match as one of the group favorites. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Сокол" не остановить: чемпион Украины одержал вторую победу подряд в Континентальном кубке](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/winter/sokil-zupiniti-chempion-ukrayini-zdobuv-drugu-1792257173.html) - The full match text, exact goal times, shot statistics, group standings, and the date of the next match have been confirmed by the primary source. ## FAQ ### What was the score of the "Sokil" vs. "Energija" match? Kyiv's "Sokil" defeated Lithuania's "Energija" with a score of 4:1. Goals were scored by Ratushnyi (10:42, 34:03), Mazur (42:50), and Sydorenko (51:42). Ružnikov scored for the hosts (21:53). ### Who is leading Group A of the Continental Cup after two rounds? Latvia's "Mogo" holds first place in Group A on goal difference. "Sokil" has the same six points but sits in second place. ### When and against whom will "Sokil" play their decisive match? The final match of the first round will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Kyiv time. The opponent is Latvia's "Mogo". The winner will receive the sole ticket from Group A to the next round of the tournament.