Zenit defenders' weak performance put the victory at risk

Zenit team was active in the first ten minutes of the match held in Grozny, and then mostly played defensively. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

If the Akhmat team had been more precise in attack, the St. Petersburg club would not have been limited to conceding just one goal. In this match, the publication "Euro-Futbol.Ru" evaluated the actions of four Zenit players.

The match protocol is as follows: the score in the Akhmat and Zenit match was 1:2. The first goal was scored by Arsen Adamov in the 4th minute, and the second goal was scored by Gondou Lusiano in the 8th minute.

Konate Muhammad reduced the score in the 82nd minute for the Akhmat team. The evaluation results: Arsen Adamov received a score of 4.5.

Although he scored as a left-back, he was weak in other aspects. Akhmat's forward Samorodov frequently made dangerous passes from the left flank.

In the second half, coach Semak brought Mantuan onto the field to assist Adamov. Together, they caused a dangerous situation in the final minutes of the game.

Roman Vega also received a score of 4.5. He showed weakness in defense on the right flank and could not stop the opponent's passes.

Sometimes he struggled to clear the ball as well. However, he had some good actions in attack.

Aleksandr Sobolev was rated 4.5. He provided a good pass in the first half, but in the second half, he failed to capitalize on his opportunity and caused a penalty in defense.

Markus Vendel received a score of 4. He was hardly noticeable on the field and could not provide significant help to the team.

Only at the end of the first half did he take the ball from the opponent and make a shot, but this attempt also ended unsuccessfully. Although Zenit players were more active in defense during this match, the weak performance of some players affected the result.

The evaluations were given accurately and fairly regarding the players' actions.