Zenit won the RPL! But Claudinho’s panenka turned out terrible. Video

Zenit won the RPL! But Claudinho’s panenka turned out terrible. Video

Dmitry Zimin November 25, 2023, 17:35 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Although Semak’s team didn’t even have to go full throttle to defeat Sochi.

Zenit lost to Sochi only once in history. But this surprisingly happened at the Gazprom Arena. Although if we remove the 7:0 victory in October 2022 from the equation, then it will not be so easy for St. Petersburg in the matches against the southerners. Three draws in the last five games. At the same time, Zenit won a confident victory in the first round of this season: they arrived at a dismantled Sochi, where Khokhlov had already left, scored a couple of goals in the first half and returned. An absolutely normal moment. In the last month and a half, practically nothing has changed. The Zenit was not in perfect condition. But he still defeated the outsider without a chance.

In the first minutes it seemed that Sochi could claim something. The guests started actively: they quickly rushed to the attack, won corner kicks and looked as carefree as possible. It is clear that no one expected anything from them. So why not play for fun? Especially with Zenit, who have problems, minus Karavaev, Mantuan, Cassierra, guys with injuries. In the reserve is Sergeev, who is also not in the best condition. Therefore, only Izidor is in the attack. And when to seize the moment, if not now?

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However, there was simply not enough class in Sochi. Where will it come from if your main attacking hope is Ivan Ignatiev with a goal this season? Yes, they tried. Batyrev and Yusupov tried to find something in the center. We play with Kramaric and use the flanks. But Zenit, like an experienced mentor, watched the student’s attempts to do something and waited for the moment when he needed to get involved. At the same time, without making mistakes in defense. As a result, the visitors had many approaches to Kerzhakov’s goal in the first half, but not a single shot on goal. Zenit had a dangerous moment in which Douglas could have made a great shot and a couple of good corners, one of which ended in a goal.

Rodrigao scored in first-half added time. He jumped after Douglas’ pass and shot. Based on the game, Peter shouldn’t have gone into halftime with the lead. But the class had an effect.

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It is interesting that Semak did not change anything during the break. Although it seemed that changes were needed to refresh what was happening on the field. However, those who were in the starting eleven were able to do it. In the second half, Sochi weakened early and allowed them to do whatever they wanted with their defense. And Zenit took advantage of it.

First, Izidor took a penalty. And he forced Mostovoy and Claudinho to defend the right to shoot. It was the Brazilian who took the ball with a malicious smile, but with a terrible “panenka” he put it in Goilo’s hands. However, after another eight minutes, nothing stopped Isidore from scoring. The striker fell one by one, the referees did not take into account the offside and the Frenchman took advantage of the opportunity with ease.

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The people of Sochi simply did not know what to do anymore. Tochilin, although he released several new players, could not change what was happening on the field. Zenit grabbed the rival by the throat and did not let go. The third objective is just a matter of time. And Mostovoy scored him. I didn’t celebrate it; after all, it was in Sochi that it was revealed.

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Thanks to this victory, Zenit temporarily took first place. They are now one point ahead of Krasnodar. But Vladimir Ivich’s team has a match against Ural tomorrow, after which it will be able to return to the top.

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