FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and Fenerbahçe SK Move to Secure Top Spot in the Russian Premier League

Reigning Champions, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Trump Fenerbahçe SK 5-0 in a Devastating Home Win

FC Zenit Saint Petersburg continued their impressive run in the Russian Premier League with an emphatic 5-0 home victory over Fenerbahçe SK. The reigning champions dominated the match from start to finish, with goals from Claudinho, Malcolm, Wendel, and a brace from Mateo Cassierra securing all three points.

Zenit took the lead in the 20th minute through Claudinho, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot home from close range. Malcolm doubled the lead just ten minutes later with a stunning strike from outside the box. Wendel made it 3-0 in the 35th minute, heading in a corner from Douglas Santos.

Mateo Cassierra Bags a Brace as Zenit Continues Dominance

Cassierra sealed the victory with two goals in the second half. The Colombian striker first scored in the 55th minute, tapping in a pass from Claudinho, before completing his brace in the 75th minute with a clinical finish from inside the area.

The win sees Zenit move to the top of the Russian Premier League table, two points ahead of Fenerbahçe SK. Sergei Semak's side has now won five of their opening six matches, scoring 18 goals while conceding just two.

Fenerbahçe SK, on the other hand, drops to third place after suffering their first defeat of the season. The Turkish giants will be looking to bounce back when they face FC Krasnodar in their next match.