In the third round match between "Zenit" and Moscow's "CSKA," referee Artyom Chistyakov awarded a penalty to the Moscow club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Former referee Aleksandr Egorov confirmed that the decision was made correctly. According to him, the foul by Krugovoy was evident, even though it occurred spontaneously.
Therefore, awarding a penalty in this situation was a fair decision, Egorov said. The match took place at the "Gazprom Arena" stadium in St. Petersburg and ended in a 1:1 draw.
In the game, "Zenit" forward Alerandro and "CSKA" player Aleksandr Sobolev were the goal scorers. In the next round, the "Zenit" team will play against "Akhmat."
"CSKA" will face the "Rubin" team. Thus, the teams are preparing for their upcoming matches.
This match generated significant interest among football fans. The referee's decision and the course of the game are also being discussed by sports commentators.
