Match Report
In the standings it was Akron 12th on 8 points, Zenit 5th on 18 — separated by 10. In league terms the two rates read 1.22/2 for Akron and 2.11/1 for Zenit (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.37.
Zenit had not lost in 15 games, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
The sides have met 6 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Akron, 2 draws and 3 for Zenit, at 3.33 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 33% of the wins in this fixture. In 67% of the meetings, both sides found the net.
The match was played at Samara Arena (capacity 44,918). On the scoreboard, Zenit led 3-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-5.
Goal scorers
Zenit: Aleksandr Sobolev (7'), Aleksandr Sobolev (18'), Gustavo Mantuan (34'), Jhon Jhon (78'), Felipe Augusto (84')
Key stats
Possession: Akron 52% · Zenit 48% · Total shots: 11-20 · On target: 4-10 · Corners: 9-5