1. Russia Russia / Premier League
  2. Round: 8
  3. CSKA Moscow - Zenit
CSKA Moscow
Game status:

FT

Zenit

CSKA Moscow

Zenit

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Commentaries

90+4
That's it, nothing more will happen today. The game is over.
90+1
The ball is cleared after Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The main referee points to the corner flag, CSKA Moscow will take a corner.
90
3 additional min. will be played.
88
Is that a yellow card in the referee's hand? It is! Neto (Zenit Petersburg) gets booked.
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88
GOAL! Igor Smolnikov (Zenit Petersburg) collects a pass and from inside the box he lifts the ball over Igor Akinfejev (CSKA Moscow), who was off his line. What a finish that is! 2:2.
86
Leonid Slutski has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Aleksej Berezutski (CSKA Moscow) replacing Zoran Tosic (CSKA Moscow).
85
Sergei Ignashevich (CSKA Moscow) makes a foul. At least that's what referee Vitaliy Meshkov signals.
83
It is time for a substitution. Viktor Faizulin (Zenit Petersburg) is on for Danny (Zenit Petersburg).
80
The referee shows the yellow card to Ezequiel Garay (Zenit Petersburg).
80
Here is a change. Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow) is going off and Leonid Slutski gives the last tactical orders to Georgi Milanov (CSKA Moscow).
79
Vitaliy Meshkov shows a yellow card to Axel Witsel (Zenit Petersburg) for his blatant foul.
79
What a chance that is! Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) finds himself unmarked in a promising position after receiving a cross on the edge of the box and his attempt sails by a whisker wide of the left post.
74
The assistant referee's flag is up because Denis Tkachuk (Zenit Petersburg) didn't find the way to beat the offside trap.
74
That's the end of the game for Oleg Shatov (Zenit Petersburg), who is replaced by Denis Tkachuk (Zenit Petersburg).
71
The assistant referee raises his flag, and one of the players from CSKA Moscow got caught in the offside position.
71
Alan Dzagoev (CSKA Moscow) failed from the penalty spot.
71
Alan Dzagoev (CSKA Moscow) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
70
Danny (Zenit Petersburg) pulled an opponent's jersey and the game is stopped. A yellow card is not given. Penalty! A huge opportunity to score for CSKA Moscow.
67
Oleg Shatov (Zenit Petersburg) is caught offside!
67
Vitaliy Meshkov couldn't ignore the harsh tackle of Danny (Zenit Petersburg) and blew the whistle.
66
Zoran Tosic (CSKA Moscow) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
65
Roman Eremenko (CSKA Moscow) collects an inch-perfect pass and strikes the ball from far out, but his shot is blocked. The ball is out-of-play and CSKA Moscow manage to earn a corner.
65
CSKA Moscow are ruled offside.
64
Oleg Shatov (Zenit Petersburg) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and made Vitaliy Meshkov blow the whistle.
63
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
62
Flag up against Igor Smolnikov (Zenit Petersburg). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
60
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) and Roman Eremenko (CSKA Moscow) are trying to find each other with some accurate passes ever since the match has started. These two are definitely the most combining and most creative players of their team.
58
The ball is whipped in from the corner by Zoran Tosic (CSKA Moscow), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
57
Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow) picks up the rebound after a chaos in the box and produces a sweet strike, aiming to the top right corner. The goalkeeper, however, denies his effort with a stunning save. CSKA Moscow force a corner. They send men into the box.
56
Good clearance! Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow) received a low pass, but he didn't catch to do anything before quick stealing from one of the defenders.
54
A promising cross into the box is nearly received by lurking Danny (Zenit Petersburg). One of the defending players cuts out the effort to avert the threat. The ball is out of bounds. Zenit Petersburg will have a throw-in.
53
One of the players from CSKA Moscow times his run too early, and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
53
Javi Garcia (Zenit Petersburg) makes a foul and receives a yellow card. He is not happy with the referee's decision.
52
Danny (Zenit Petersburg) times his run too early, and the assistant referee raises his flag, offside. The opposition will take an indirect free kick.
50
Artem Dzyuba (Zenit Petersburg) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players, and Vitaliy Meshkov blows his whistle for a foul.
48
Sergei Ignashevich (CSKA Moscow) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
46
Everything is ready for the beginning of the second half, and it happened.
45
We have seen a few chances and nice movements, but the overall impression of the game is rather common and not hugely entertaining. In terms of the overall play, the match has been fairly even so far. Both sides try to prevail using combination football.
45
The end of the first half.
45
The free kick from long range. Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) sends over a cross but the defence is alert.
44
Pontus Wernbloom (CSKA Moscow) sees a yellow card from Vitaliy Meshkov after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
44
Georgi Schennikov (CSKA Moscow) is getting out of the opposition's pressure by passing the ball on the ground.
41
Yellow card. Artem Dzyuba (Zenit Petersburg) is aware that he could have received a red card for his foul.
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39
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) confidently powers his spot-kick into the left side of the goal.
39
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
39
Zoran Tosic (CSKA Moscow) has tested the patience of referee Vitaliy Meshkov and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
38
Zoran Tosic (CSKA Moscow) brings his opponent down. Vitaliy Meshkov has a clear vision and blows his whistle for a foul. PENALTY to Zenit Petersburg! Great chance to score from.
37
Georgi Schennikov (CSKA Moscow) wastes a good opportunity as he sends an inaccurate final pass into the box which is blocked by the defence.
36
Aleksandr Anyukov (Zenit Petersburg) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears.
34
Vitaliy Meshkov blows the whistle, Danny (Zenit Petersburg) is penalised for a foul.
32
Sergei Ignashevich (CSKA Moscow) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is thwarted by the defender.
30
Zenit Petersburg slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one to two touch passes. For the opposition's players it's very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
27
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
27
Javi Garcia (Zenit Petersburg) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
25
A clumsy foul by Axel Witsel (Zenit Petersburg) and Vitaliy Meshkov blows the whistle.
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22
It's a goal! Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow) makes it 2:0. He jumped highest to connect with a perfect cross from Georgi Schennikov (CSKA Moscow) and planted his close-range header into the middle of the goal. Juri Lodigin (Zenit Petersburg) was helpless.
20
Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from CSKA Moscow.
18
Zoran Tosic (CSKA Moscow) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
18
Vasiliy Berezutski (CSKA Moscow) has an effort from distance but it is blocked. The referee blows his whistle, CSKA Moscow are awarded a corner kick.
16
Oleg Shatov (Zenit Petersburg) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
15
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) wastes a big opportunity! He controls the ball after a nice low pass and shoots the ball towards the goal from a promising distance. His poor effort goes into the stands.
13
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort which sails high over the bar.
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9
Nicolas Lombaerts (Zenit Petersburg) scores an own goal and increases the opponent's lead.
7
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) was trying to get to the ball but hit the legs of the opponent as well. Vitaliy Meshkov blows the whistle for infingement.
5
Pontus Wernbloom (CSKA Moscow) makes a yard for himself and goes for goal from long range. It never troubles the goalkeeper as it flies well wide of the left post.
5
Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow) and Roman Eremenko (CSKA Moscow) attempts to split the opposition's defence with a series of short passes and to win some extra space for the attack, but one of the defenders steps in and puts an end to the combination.
4
Roman Eremenko (CSKA Moscow) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
3
Zenit Petersburg enjoy period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
2
Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow) is picked up by one of his teammates with a brilliant long-range cross, but he doesn't receive the ball well and the defence eliminates the danger without problems.
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The first half of today's match is starting right now.
The players are on the pitch and CSKA Moscow will have the kick-off.
Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it is Vitaliy Meshkov.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage. We will be guiding you through actions today. Starting line-ups have yet to be confirmed, but we will bring it to you as soon as possible. Enjoy yourself!
Will we see a penalty in this match? Zenit Petersburg were given 3 penalties so far in the competiton.
Zenit Petersburg have already scored 14 this season.
CSKA Moscow have earned 21 points so far in the competition, of which 12 points at home.

Arena Khimki (Khimki)

Arena Khimki (Khimki)