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Zenit begins to catch up with Premier League leaders
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Zenit Saint Petersburg continues their pursuit of Russia’s Premier League leaders Rubin after a hard-earned win over FC Moscow. Zenit enjoyed ball possession on the pitch of home Petrovsky stadium, with Dick Advocaat’s men producing some exquisite passing in midfield. However, the absence of Bayern Munich new signing Anatoly Tymoschuk was felt in their defensive play as the Muscovites were creating more danger, relying on simple long balls. FC Moscow’s pressure only weakened after the visitors lost their best attacker Hector Bracamonte through injury. Zenit went in front after the break, thanks to defender Ivica Krizanac, who showed the dribbling skills of a real striker. The holding onto of a minimal advantage against the team that topped the table ahead of the summer break was not at all easy for the hosts. The Moscow team went on an all-out attack and soon got the chance for a penalty after Pavel Pogrebnyak brought Gia Grigalava down in the box. Aleksandr Samedov stepped up against Zenit keeper Kamil Čontofalský, but couldn’t send the ball into the net. Several minutes later, FC Moscow midfielder Edgaras Česnauskis hit the post with a long range effort, which was his team’s last big chance of the game. The 1-0 score allows Zenit to move to fourth place (22 points) in the table, some five points away from leaders Rubin Kazan. The Muscovites are third with 23 points. RT News |
