"Fenerbahce" — "Zenith" — 1:1. Aleksandr Erokhin equalized the score in the international match in Istanbul. Video
Fenerbahce vs Zenit - Match report
The match between "Fenerbahce" and "Zenith" ended in a draw. The only goal for the home team in the 13th minute was scored by Enner Valencia, and the Russian club equalized in the 28th minute thanks to Alexander Erokhin.
The match was held in Istanbul at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium and was attended by 47,923 spectators. The game was played in a tense atmosphere, and the teams had several chances to score. In the first half, Fenerbahce was more active and created more chances, but Zenit was able to equalize and take the lead in the second half.
In the 65th minute, Zenit had a great chance to take the lead. Claudinho made a pass to Malcolm, who went one-on-one with the goalkeeper but missed the target. In the 75th minute, Fenerbahce could have won, but Valencia's shot hit the crossbar.
Aleksandr Erokhin - the hero of the match
The hero of the match was Zenit midfielder Alexander Erokhin, who scored the team's only goal and was named the best player of the match. Erokhin scored the goal after a pass from Claudinho, and he was also active in defense, making several important tackles.
Erokhin has been playing for Zenit since 2017 and has become one of the key players of the team. He is known for his hard work, dedication, and determination. Erokhin is also a regular member of the Russian national team.
The importance of the match for Zenit
The match against Fenerbahce was very important for Zenit, as it was the first game in the group stage of the Europa League. Zenit needed to get off to a good start in the tournament, and they managed to do so by earning a point in a difficult away match.
Zenit will play their next game in the Europa League on September 15 against Molde FK at home. The team will be looking to continue their good form and get their first win in the tournament.
Video of the match
You can watch the video of the match on the official website of Zenit.
