Zenit beat Rostov 2-1 and secured the Russian Championship title this Saturday. Playing at home, the team needed the victory, but lost 1-0. Despite this, strikers Gustavo Mantuan, ex-Corinthians, and Artur, ex-Palmeiras, were decisive and turned the game around for the home team.
The lead in the duel was opened by Rostov nine minutes into the second half, with a goal from Ronaldo, formerly of Bahia. Shortly after, in the 20th minute, Mantuan equalized from the penalty spot, while Artur turned the ball around for Zenit in the 40th minute.
Artur you legend!!! 🇧🇷👑 https://t.co/MkZluOxfnN pic.twitter.com/NqOuR63nms
— FC Zenit in English✨ (@fczenit_en) May 25, 2024
With the triumph, Zenit closed the Russian Championship with 57 points, one more than Krasnodar, who also won in the 30th and final round of the competition. Rostov finished in seventh place, with 43 points.
In addition to Mantuan and Artur, Zenit has five more Brazilians in its squad: Nino, Rodrigão, Douglas Santos, Wendel and Claudinho. Mário Fernandes, a Brazilian naturalized Russian, is also part of the squad.
On another Sunday, June 2nd, Zenit will have another decisive game. The club faces Klub Baltika in the grand final of the Russian Cup.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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