Zenit St. Petersburg
Spiel status:

FT

FC Krasnodar

Zenit St. Petersburg

FC Krasnodar

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90+5
There will be no more action today because the referee signals for the end of the match.
90+2
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) has a go from a long way out which goes high over the top.
90+1
Wanderson (Krasnodar) had a bad timing behind the opposition's defensive line and has been caught offside. The referee saw the whole situation to make a good call.
90
4 additional min. will be played.
90
Good movement by Oleg Shatov (Zenit Petersburg), but he can't find any of his teammates with a poor cross.
87
Andrij Dikan (Krasnodar) is literally asking for a yellow card with his behaviour. The referee agrees and books him.
87
Vladimir Moskalyov blows his whistle. Who will be penalised? Now it is clear. Javi Garcia (Zenit Petersburg) is said to have used an excessive force while attacking.
86
Ari (Krasnodar) hasn't beaten the opposition's offside trap, but has to be mentioned that it was a really tight offside.
85
The corner, sent by Hulk (Zenit Petersburg), lacks accuracy as the ball is hit with too much power.
85
Good clearance! Viktor Faizulin (Zenit Petersburg) received a low pass, but he didn't catch to do anything before quick stealing from one of the defenders. Corner kick. Zenit Petersburg will have an opportunity.
84
Very promising chance by Ari (Krasnodar). The assistant referee's flag went up, and Ari (Krasnodar) was forced to stop with his attacking effort.
83
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
83
Zenit Petersburg didn't take advantage of the corner to score. The opposition's defence is alert and averts the threat. The ball is out-of-play. Zenit Petersburg will have a chance to score from a corner.
82
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat. The referee blows his whistle, Zenit Petersburg are awarded a corner kick.
81
It's time for a substitution. Vladimir Bystrov (Krasnodar) can take a break and Wanderson (Krasnodar) comes on the pitch.
81
Substitution. Danny (Zenit Petersburg) leaves the pitch to be replaced by Domenico Criscito (Zenit Petersburg).
81
Here is a change. Igor Smolnikov (Zenit Petersburg) is going off and Luís Andre Pina Cabral Villas-Boas gives the last tactical orders to Pavel Dolgov (Zenit Petersburg).
80
Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) wriggles into space inside the box with excellent ball control, but his effort on goal is well blocked.
79
Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) aims a low effort to the middle of the goal, but his shot is denied by the goalkeeper with a comfortable save.
79
Attempted cross from Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) is cleared.
78
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) sends a cross into the box. However, the opponent's defence eliminates the danger by clearing the ball out.
77
The Zenit Petersburg players are exchanging some short passes.
75
Vladimir Bystrov (Krasnodar) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
75
Oleg Shatov (Zenit Petersburg) is penalised for holding. Vladimir Moskalyov signals for a set piece. Free kick. Krasnodar will probably try to move the ball towards the opposition's goal.
73
An accurate cross towards the area of the penalty spot finds Javi Garcia (Zenit Petersburg). He wins himself enough space to produce a fine header, but it only goes narrowly over the crossbar!
73
The resulting set piece from Zenit Petersburg is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
72
An unsuccessful cross into the box by Hulk (Zenit Petersburg). The opponent's defence clears the ball away to safety. Now Zenit Petersburg with a corner.
71
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) produces a shot from a long-range free kick, but it flies high over the crossbar.
70
Dangerous play by Andreas Granqvist (Krasnodar). Vladimir Moskalyov blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick is given to Zenit Petersburg.
69
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) sends a precise pass into the box, but Aleksandr Anyukov (Zenit Petersburg) loses the one-on-one with the defender.
66
Igor Smolnikov (Zenit Petersburg) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it didn't find its way to the target.
65
Oleg Kononov has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Ari (Krasnodar) replacing Pavel Mamaev (Krasnodar).
64
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) had an opportunity as he fired from long range. His low shot was directed towards the middle of the goal, but Andrij Dikan (Krasnodar) was alert and made a comfortable save.
62
This foul is worthy of a card! And it is a yellow shown by referee Vladimir Moskalyov to the guilty Pavel Mamaev (Krasnodar).
61
Here comes a substitution. Odil Ahmedov (Krasnodar) is brought on as a substitute for Ricardo Laborde (Krasnodar).
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Igor Smolnikov (Zenit Petersburg) sends a long ball in, but Andrij Dikan (Krasnodar) comfortably gathers the ball.
59
This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Pavel Mamaev (Krasnodar).
59
Krasnodar display good ball movement. They are waiting for some opportunity to get in a chance, but now the attack is averted. Krasnodar force a corner. They send men into the box.
58
Ricardo Laborde (Krasnodar) hasn't suffered any serious injury which wouldn't allow him to stay on the pitch. He's back in the game now.
57
Luís Andre Pina Cabral Villas-Boas has decided to make a change. Viktor Faizulin (Zenit Petersburg) replaces Artem Dzyuba (Zenit Petersburg).
57
Long cross from aside is directed to well-positioned Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar), but the defence gets it clear.
55
Danny (Zenit Petersburg) aims a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, the opponent's defence is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
52
The Zenit Petersburg players are exchanging some short passes to open the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
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Brilliant finish! Ricardo Laborde (Krasnodar) perfectly collected a pass, which came from Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar), and he produced a brilliant long-range strike which went low into the middle of the net. The score is 0:2.
49
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) had a great opportunity as he fired from mid-range. The powerful low volley was directed towards the middle of the net, but Andrij Dikan (Krasnodar) was alert and made an astonishing save!
47
Foul! Stefan Strandberg (Krasnodar) is penalised for pulling back the opponent.
46
Referee Vladimir Moskalyov blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+1
We have seen a few chances and nice movements, but the overall impression of the game is rather common and not hugely entertaining. It was a fairly one-sided opening 45 minutes. Zenit Petersburg have shown no fear going forward and are much better so far. Pass and move, the home side display some possession football so far. The visitors display patience as they are waiting for the right moment to hit them on the break.
45+1
That's all for the first half. The referee blows his whistle, and players are heading into their locker rooms.
45
Aleksandr Anyukov (Zenit Petersburg) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a promising strike towards the bottom left corner. Andrij Dikan (Krasnodar) guessed his intentions and denied the effort with a fine save.
44
Axel Witsel (Zenit Petersburg) is trying to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.
42
Sergej Petrov (Krasnodar) picks up a lofted cross inside the box and releases a quick shot to the bottom right corner. His promising effort is denied by Juri Lodigin (Zenit Petersburg), who pulls off a stunning save!
42
Krasnodar take a short corner kick.
42
Javi Garcia (Zenit Petersburg) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. Zenit Petersburg force a corner. Their opponent will face another attacking threat.
41
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
40
The ball goes out for a corner. Zenit Petersburg can continue in their attacking effort. Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) steps up and sends the free kick straight into the defensive wall.
39
Ragnar Sigurdsson (Krasnodar) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Vladimir Moskalyov had an easy-decision to make.
37
A precise cross, aimed towards the area of the penalty spot, was gathered by Artem Dzyuba (Zenit Petersburg). He outjumped the defence and produced a decent header which went by a whisker wide of the left post.
36
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and averts the threat.
35
Axel Witsel (Zenit Petersburg) receives a good pass just outside the box, unleashes a strike from a promising position, but the shot is thwarted by the defender. It will be a corner kick for Zenit Petersburg.
35
A quickly taken corner by Zenit Petersburg.
35
Danny (Zenit Petersburg) sends a cross into the box that is cleared. The referee points to the corner flag. Zenit Petersburg are given a corner.
33
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and to avert the threat.
32
Axel Witsel (Zenit Petersburg) is picked up by one of his teammates with a great cross, but he doesn't receive the ball well, and the defence makes a clearance to avert the threat. Zenit Petersburg have a corner.
32
Zenit Petersburg has a chance to score from a corner kick, but it's averted by a defender, who manages to clear the ball away.
32
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) strikes, but there was not a big chance that it will go through the opposition's defence as it was well blocked. The ball is out-of-play and Zenit Petersburg manage to earn a corner.
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Artem Dzyuba (Zenit Petersburg) is caught offside. Tight decision, but the right one by the assistant referee as he raised his flag quickly.
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Axel Witsel (Zenit Petersburg) connects with the resultant free kick and produces a header which is straight at Andrij Dikan (Krasnodar).
28
Stefan Strandberg (Krasnodar) brings an opponent down and Vladimir Moskalyov interrupts the game. Zenit Petersburg will be able to take a free kick.
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It's in the back of the net! Ricardo Laborde (Krasnodar) flights in the free kick and the ball finds the head of Ragnar Sigurdsson (Krasnodar), whose excellent bullet header goes low inside the right post. The score is 0:1.
26
Krasnodar will take a free kick. Ezequiel Garay (Zenit Petersburg) commits a minor foul and opponent's attack is interrupted. He is warned by the referee that the next time he will not get away without a yellow card.
25
Zenit Petersburg dominate the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one to two touch passes. Great compatibility between the players.
23
Very promising chance by Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar). The assistant referee's flag went up, and Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) was forced to stop with his attacking effort.
21
Pavel Mamaev (Krasnodar) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Vladimir Moskalyov has a clear vision and blows his whistle.
21
Aleksandr Anyukov (Zenit Petersburg) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
20
Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies narrowly wide of the right post.
19
Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) sends a long crossfield pass, searching for one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing as they lose possession.
18
What a great effort! Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) decided to unleash a long-range shot and despite he hits it very well, it zooms only inches over the crossbar. We could have witnessed a magnificent goal.
16
Vladimir Bystrov (Krasnodar) and one of his opponents battle for the ball and Vladimir Bystrov (Krasnodar) commits an attacking foul.
16
Krasnodar seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
13
Igor Smolnikov (Zenit Petersburg) produces a cross into the box. The opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
11
Sergej Petrov (Krasnodar) receives an accurate pass and attempts to threaten the goalkeeper with his long-range strike. Unfortunately for him, his effort goes high above the crossbar.
10
Pavel Mamaev (Krasnodar) works the free kick short.
10
Vladimir Moskalyov blows his whistle and signals a foul after Javi Garcia (Zenit Petersburg) brought his opponent down. Krasnodar win a free kick.
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CLOSE! Sergej Petrov (Krasnodar) shows his amazing skills as he gets to the edge of the box alone and fashions a shot that goes inches wide of the left post!
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Hulk (Zenit Petersburg) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
7
Vladimir Moskalyov blows his whistle and it is Ricardo Laborde (Krasnodar) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
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Very promising chance by Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar). The assistant referee's flag went up, and Fedor Smolov (Krasnodar) was forced to stop with his attacking effort.
3
Artem Dzyuba (Zenit Petersburg) finds himself in a promising position after receiving an excellent pass into the box, but one of the defenders produces timely intervention to avert the threat.
2
A precise cross, aimed towards the area of the penalty spot, was gathered by Pavel Mamaev (Krasnodar). He outjumped the defence and produced a decent header which went by a whisker wide of the right post.
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The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
The players are out at last! Zenit Petersburg will take the kick-off.
Vladimir Moskalyov got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not to do any mistake.
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Stadion Petrovskij (Sankt-Peterburg (St. Petersburg))

Stadion Petrovskij (Sankt-Peterburg (St. Petersburg))