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A penalty brought the first three points for Zenith 

A penalty brought the first three points for Zenith

25.10.2012

The team of Zenit St. Petersburg beat Anderlecht at home with 1:0 in a match of the group stage of the Champions League. The only goal realized Alexander Kerzhakov in the second half from the penalty spot.

With the success Zenit managed to take first points in the group stage of the race by far was cashed two defeats - from Malaga and Milan. Thus, the Russian club managed to overtake Anderlecht in the arrangement and took third place with three points, while the Belgians are only with one and went down to the bottom of Group C.

Zenit coach Luciano Spalletti vowed before the match that his team will take six points from two matches thus far fulfilled half his promise to the fans.

The only goal of the match fell in 72 minutes with a controversial situation. Bram Nuytink commits an offense against Alexander Anyukov in the box, though guests asked referee to judge ambush of Anyukov. However follows 11-meter penalty kick executed by Alexander Kerzhakov, who made ​​his 200th goal.

The hosts, who are champions of Russia had superiority over the majority from match. For the guests the best position is opened up Milan Jovanovic in the second half.

The other match of the flow starts in 21.45 O'clock by each other will face Malaga and Milan.

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