Zenit beats Benfica in UEFA Champions League

In the UEFA Champions League Group Stage MD 5 Zenit hosted Portuguese Benfica in St.Petersburg.

The match ended with win of the Russian Football Premier League club  – 1:0.

A well-placed shot of Danny brought win to Zenit at the end of the second half.

After this win Zenit has got 7 points and it guaranteed itself at least third place. On the last MD Zenit will play against Monaco in France.

Russian Football Premier League would like to wish good luck to Zenit in their participation in the UEFA Champions League.

Zenit (Russia) – Banfica (Portugal) – 1:0 (0:0)

Goal: Danny, 79.

Zenit (St.Petersburg): Lodygin, Anyukov, Lombaerts (Neto, 23), Garay, Criscito, Hulk, Javi Garcia (Fayzulin, 58), Witsel, Ryazantsev(Shatov, 64), Danny, Rondon.

Benfica (Lisbon): Julio Cesar, Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Jardel, Andre Almeida, Samaris (John, 82), Perez, Talisca (Derley, 70), Lima, Salvio, Gaitan.

Cautioned: Jardel, 11. Samaris, 21. Neto, 30. Luisão, 36. Hulk, 36. Criscito, 44.

Sent-off: Luisão, 90+2.

Referee: Rizzoli (Italy).

26 November. St.Petersburg. Petrovskiy Stadium.