RPL Winter Camps: Krylia defeat Spartak youths, Zenit left without win against Ararat-Armenia

On 10 February, Krylia Sovetov and Zenit held friendly matches in Turkey and UAE.

Krylia Sovetov Samara 3-1 Spartak Moscow U-21

Third Turkish camp started for Krylia with match against youth team of Spartak, which is competing in the Junior Football League (MFL). Samara captured the lead after eight minutes of play through Dmitry Tsypchenko, who scored fourth goal during the camps. In the second half Krylia’s lead was extended by Nikita Khlusov and Egor Totsky, while Sergey Gayduk was the only scorer for young Red-Whites.

Krylia Sovetov Samara 0-0 FC Aksu

Second opponent represents Kazakhstan Premier League, 2022 edition of competition Aksu finished sixth. Teams ended goalless, it was the first time during winter, when Krylia could not score in single game.

Zenit St. Petersburg 1-1 Ararat-Armenia

It was second meeting with Armenian team in two days for Zenit, the day before they beat Urartu 1-0 thanks to Aleksey Sutormin’s free kick. RPL leaders scored again in the second half, Mateo Cassierra sent the ball to the net after Claudinho’s corner kick, but Jesse Akila equalized and brought the draw for Ararat.

Next teams’ friendlies: Tuesday 14 February – Zenit vs FC Ural; Thursday 16 February – Krylia Sovetov vs Neftchi Fergana, Krylia Sovetov vs Torpedo