In one of the Central matches of the 24th round of the Russian football Premier League (RFPL) the St. Petersburg “Zenith” has defeated Moscow “Spartak”. About it it is reported on RFPL site.
The meeting took place on 16 April at the stadium “Petrovsky” in St. Petersburg and ended strong-willed victory blue-white-blue with the score 5:2. On the 10th minute ivelin Popov gave the visitors the lead. Five minutes later, Axel Witsel restored parity. On the 21st Spartak once again took the lead, scored Denis Glushakov.
In the second time “Zenith” has intercepted the initiative. On the 46th minute, scored the Hulk, in the 65th minute a ball in gate Rebrov was sent Artem Dzyuba. Eight minutes josé Mauricio increased the gap. In the 78th minute for a second yellow card was removed defender of “Spartak” Evgeny Makeev. The final score in the 87th minute found Javi Garcia.
Their fifth victory in a row, Zenit came in second place in the championship of Russia, Zenit 46 points. Spartacus with 37 points left in the seventh position of the standings. CSKA leads, earlier on April 16 in a draw with the Moscow “Locomotive”. CSKA ahead of Zenit at one point.
