Zenit beat Spartak Moscow

The match between the football clubs ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of St. Petersburg.

The Zenit players crushed the opponent from the first minutes of the meeting. Already in the 7th minute they sent the ball into the opponent's goal. The defense of "Spartacus" practically did not prevent this. However, after 20 minutes the Muscovites managed to even the score. Taking advantage of the momentary confusion in the defense of Zenit, they threw a return ball into their goal. The score became 1:1.

Until the end of the first half, the players of both teams played an active game, every now and then creating dangerous moments for each other, but they were not realized. After the break, the game continued in a calmer, measured rhythm. Until the 73rd minute, the players tried to break through each other's defense and score the ball to the opponent. It was succeeded by the defender of Zenit, who sent the ball into the opponent's goal in one touch. The score of the game is 2:1.

There were no changes on the scoreboard until the end of the second half. Only in the third extra minute did Dzyuba put an end to the meeting by sending "Spartak" the third ball. The meeting ended with a score of 3:1.

This outcome of the game strengthened Zenit's leadership in the Russian Premier League standings. Tinkoff. The next game with the participation of Zenit will take place in February 2021. See you soon!