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Zenit snatches last-minute victory against Orenburg in tense encounter
Zenit Saint Petersburg edged past FC Orenburg with a 1-0 win in a thrilling match at the Stadion Gazovik in Rostoshi. The game, part of the Russian Premier League’s matchday 16, was characterized by tension and a battle for midfield control. Zenit, enjoying 68% possession, created numerous scoring opportunities, registering 21 shots (7 on target), while Orenburg managed only 6 attempts, with just 1 on target. Despite Zenit’s dominance, the score remained goalless until the 90th minute when Artem Erokhin netted the winning goal for the home side. A late VAR decision to disallow a goal by Leonardo Gondou in the same minute added to the drama. Both teams received yellow cards (Zenit one, Orenburg two), with Orenburg’s Sobolev also receiving a red card in the 19th minute. The victory secures three crucial points for Zenit in their title race.
Substitutions zenit: at minute 42 Gustavo Mantuan came in and S. Erakovic went out., at minute 46 M. Cassierra came in and A. Sobolev went out., at minute 60 L. Gondou came in and A. Mostovoy went out., at minute 79 A. Erokhin came in and Pedro Henrique went out., at minute 79 Artur came in and M. Glushenkov went out.
Substitutions fc orenburg: at minute 57 D. Rybchinskiy came in and S. Saharkhizan went out., at minute 79 G. Zotov came in and K. Karatas went out., at minute 89 J. Thompson came in and J. Marin went out., at minute 89 A. Baranovsky came in and B. Mansilla went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Orenburg
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