Zenit experiences a shocking loss.
In a surprising turn of events, Moscow's Dinamo handed Zenit, the current Russian Premier League champions, their second consecutive defeat of the season on August 13, 2022. The final score of the thrilling encounter was 3:2, with Dinamo emerging victorious at Zenit's home.
The match began on a disappointing note for Zenit as an error in their defense led to the opening goal for Dinamo just two minutes into the game. Konstantin Tюkavin capitalised on the mistake, putting Dinamo in the lead early.
Zenit responded swiftly, equalising through an own goal by Fabian Balbuena in the 9th minute. The rest of the first half was a tense affair, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to find the back of the net.
The second half began with the same intensity, and it was Tюkavin who struck again for Dinamo on the 33rd minute, restoring their lead. Zenit pushed hard for an equaliser, but it was not until the 90th minute that they found the net, with Ivan Sergeev scoring for the hosts. However, it was too little, too late, as Dinamo held on to secure a memorable victory.
The defeat leaves Zenit trailing the season leaders, Moscow's Spartak and Krasnodar, by five points. Dinamo, on the other hand, have now defeated Zenit four times since their last win, including a previous victory in August 2020.
The match saw a total of three goals scored by Dinamo and two goals scored by Zenit. The result temporarily shifts the dynamics among the top teams, putting pressure on Spartak and Krasnodar by challenging their positions. However, precise changes in the league table or points for Spartak and Krasnodar following that match are not detailed in the available sources.
In a controversial turn of events, Wilmar Barrios was sent off for Zenit in the 90th minute, reducing them to ten men. Despite this setback, Zenit pushed for an equaliser, but Dinamo held firm to secure a historic victory.
The next match for Zenit will be against Voronezh's "Fakel" on August 13th in St. Petersburg. They will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and maintain their title challenge. For Dinamo, this victory will provide a boost of confidence as they continue their challenging campaign in the Russian Premier League.
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