Zenit Dominates Nizhny Novgorod in a One-Sided Affair
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia – Zenit St. Petersburg secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Nizhny Novgorod in a one-sided affair at the Stadion Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday. The visitors dominated throughout the match, showcasing their offensive prowess with a clinical performance.
L. Gondou opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a well-taken finish assisted by Wendel. Gondou doubled the lead in the 56th minute, converting another chance after a pass from D. Santos. Wendel sealed the victory in the 69th minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Claudinho.
Zenit controlled the game with a commanding 72% possession, registering 19 shots (12 on target) and earning 7 corners. Nizhny Novgorod struggled to make an impact, attempting just 7 shots (2 on target) and winning only 1 corner.
The victory reinforces Zenit’s position at the top of the table, while Nizhny Novgorod remains in the relegation zone.
Substitutions nizhny novgorod: at minute 46 N. Kakkoev came in and K. Bozhenov went out., at minute 64 A. Troshechkin came in and A. Mukhin went out., at minute 64 J. Boselli came in and Ze Turbo went out., at minute 79 N. Ermakov came in and N. Kalinski went out., at minute 79 D. Glazer came in and O. Ozegovic went out.
Substitutions zenit: at minute 71 Gustavo Mantuan came in and Pedro Henrique went out., at minute 71 A. Erokhin came in and M. Cassierra went out., at minute 76 Artur came in and N. Alip went out., at minute 85 D. Vasiljev came in and Wendel went out., at minute 85 I. Akhmetov came in and Claudinho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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