the Match in Rostov-on-don can be considered Central in the second round. On a visit to an ambitious local team came defending champion, who is having some problems with the squad. Due to back pain in St. Petersburg remained Artem Dzyuba, and left that meeting turned out to be quite a few players.
From the first minutes both teams showed bright football. However, the account was opened only with a penalty. VAR referee Sergey Karasev saw the game player’s hand is of the owners and suggested to the chief judge. Paul Kukuan watched the replay and pointed to the spot. Sardar Azmoun to beat Sergei Pesyakov could not, but on the rebound the Iranian was the first.
After the break “Zenit” at the expense of active Malkom had kept attacking, however, counter home was dangerous. Zenit defender Yaroslav Rakitskiy in the 78th minute was forced to foul and receiving his second card, went to the locker room.
“Rostov” went on the assault, but missed. After filing with the standard Dejan Lovren opened the scoring in the HRC. “Zenith” has won and scored 6 points, led the standings.
