Zenit edges out Khimki in a tight encounter
Zenit emerged victorious from a thrilling encounter against Khimki, securing a 2-1 win at the Arena Khimki. The match was characterized by intensity and a fierce battle for possession, with both sides eager for victory from the first whistle.
Khimki struck first in the 55th minute, with E. Farina finding the net thanks to a fine assist from L. Vera. However, Zenit responded swiftly and drew level in the 88th minute through a goal from A. Mostovoy. The winning goal arrived in the 90th minute, when A. Mostovoy bagged his second goal of the match, this time unassisted.
Zenit dominated possession, enjoying 57% of the ball, while Khimki held onto 43%. Zenit also created more scoring chances, with 13 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), compared to Khimki’s 6 shots (2 on target, 4 off target).
Both teams displayed discipline throughout the match. Khimki received two yellow cards, while Zenit remained clean in terms of bookings.
In conclusion, Zenit claimed an important victory against a tough opponent in Khimki.
Substitutions zenit: at minute 23 Y. Gorshkov came in and M. Glushenkov went out., at minute 58 Artur came in and M. Cassierra went out., at minute 58 A. Mostovoy came in and Gustavo Mantuan went out., at minute 77 A. Erokhin came in and S. Volkov went out., at minute 77 I. Sergeev came in and Pedro Henrique went out.
Substitutions khimki: at minute 66 I. Berkovskiy came in and R. Mirzov went out., at minute 66 B. Magomedov came in and L. Vera went out., at minute 78 D. Stepanov came in and A. Rudenko went out., at minute 86 D. Glushakov came in and Orinho went out., at minute 86 Z. Volkov came in and A. Zabolotnyi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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