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Zenit edges out Lokomotiv in thrilling encounter
Zenit St. Petersburg overcame Lokomotiv Moscow by a score of 2-1 in an exciting match played at the Gazprom Arena.
The match began with a frenetic pace, with both teams looking for the opening goal from the first whistle. In the 33rd minute, Lokomotiv’s Dmitri Vorobyev received a yellow card for a foul on a Zenit player. A minute later, Zenit’s Claudinho was also booked for a foul on an opposing player.
The first goal came in the 51st minute, when Aleksandr Mostovoy received a pass from Claudinho and finished with a precise shot that left the Lokomotiv goalkeeper helpless. Zenit continued to press for a second goal, and in the 59th minute, Wendel and Aleksandr Batrakov of Lokomotiv were shown yellow cards for fouls.
Lokomotiv responded with a change of pace, seeking an equalizer with more determination. In the 68th minute, Aleksandr Batrakov equalized after an assist from Sergey Pinyaev. Lokomotiv continued to search for the win, but Zenit responded with a goal in the 90+4th minute, when Artur received a pass inside the box and finished in a masterful way.
Zenit took home all three points in a match played with a high level of intensity that showcased the strength of both teams.
Statistics:
* Zenit: 66% possession, 13 shots (6 on target, 6 off target), 6 corners, 7 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Lokomotiv: 34% possession, 10 shots (4 on target, 4 off target), 3 corners, 14 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
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Substitutions lokomotiv: at minute 67 T. Suleymanov came in and D. Vorobyev went out., at minute 67 S. Pinyaev came in and E. Sevikyan went out., at minute 90 A. Timofeev came in and A. Batrakov went out.
Substitutions zenit: at minute 71 A. Sobolev came in and Claudinho went out., at minute 71 Artur came in and L. Gondou went out., at minute 81 Pedro Henrique came in and M. Cassierra went out., at minute 90 A. Erokhin came in and Artur went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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