Zenit edges out CSKA Moscow in a lively match
Zenit Saint Petersburg secured a narrow victory over CSKA Moscow in an exciting match held at the VEB Arena in the Russian capital. The only goal of the game came in the 43rd minute through L. Gondou, assisted by D. Santos.
The match was characterized by intensity and yellow cards, with a total of 7 for CSKA Moscow and 5 for Zenit. CSKA Moscow had more shots on goal with 15 attempts, though only 2 were on target, while Zenit managed to convert 5 of their 8 attempts on goal. Possession favored Zenit slightly with 56%, compared to CSKA’s 44%.
Despite the loss, CSKA Moscow started promisingly but was hampered by yellow cards and couldn’t sustain their pace against Zenit. Gondou’s goal proved to be a turning point in the match, and Zenit held strong defensively to secure the win.
Substitutions zenit: at minute 46 N. Alip came in and W. Barrios went out., at minute 60 A. Erokhin came in and A. Sobolev went out., at minute 72 Gustavo Mantuan came in and L. Gondou went out., at minute 90 D. Vasiljev came in and M. Cassierra went out.
Substitutions cska moscow: at minute 64 S. Koita came in and R. Zhemaletdinov went out., at minute 64 Khellven came in and M. Gajic went out., at minute 71 S. Guarirapa came in and A. Fayzullaev went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
CSKA Moscow
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Zenit
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