Chalov brings CSKA first win over Zenit in four years

RPL Matchday 20
CSKA Moscow 1-0 Zenit St. Petersburg
Sunday 19 March, VEB Arena, Moscow

Goal: CSKA – Chalov (72)
Man of the Match: Fedor Chalov (CSKA)

When CSKA beat Zenit last time in RPL in 2018, Fedor Chalov was among goalscorers with Arnor Sigurdsson, and it happened at VEB Arena. Top striker put the four-year winless streak to the end with long shot through ricochet from Douglas Santos. This season Chalov scored against Zenit in both matches, his goal in the first leg came from penalty. With 12 goals this season Fedor goes fourth in scorers race. The Armymen became second team after Akhmat to beat league leaders.

CSKA still fifth with 35 points, while Zenit are first on 48 points.

Next RPL fixtures: Saturday 1 April – Zenit vs Ural; Sunday 2 April – Fakel vs CSKA