Zenit triumphed over Tambov in a close win on Wednesday, 1x2, in the 25th round. To this Matchday, Tambov's team came from two defeats, and Sankt-Peterburg's team came from three wins. Emiliano Rigoni was decisive with 1 goal.
Sardar Azmoun opened the score in the 43rd minute. With this goal, Sardar Azmoun recorded his fifteen goal this season.
In the final minutes of the game, Valeriu Ciuperca struck for Tambov, from the penalty spot. Emiliano Rigoni netted the last goal in stoppage time.
After the result Zenit is 1st in the table, 59 points, while Tambov occupy 14th place, 25 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Sankt-Peterburg's team visit FK Krasnodar, whilst Tambov's team will play away against Spartak Moskva.
Tambov | Zenit | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
2 | Shots on target | 2 | ||
8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 3 | 7 |
7 | 11 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
8 | 66 | Total Passes | 107 | 7 |
8 | 55 | Passes Completed | 95 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
8 | 1 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |