Rotenberg noted that the attention of all sports fans in the country was focused on the match between Zenit and CSKA, which took place in Kazan. The two strongest teams entered the field – the defending champion and the Cup winner. And the result of the match – a goalless draw in regular time, once again confirmed the high level of the opponents. “Zenith” demonstrated its highest skills, professionalism and composure by winning the penalty shootout.
The coach congratulated all Zenit fans, club president Alexei Borisovich Miller and the Gazprom company on the upcoming Cup and the club’s eighth Super Bowl victory, as well as the 27th trophy in club history. Rotenberg pointed out that Zenit is the flagship of Russian football and confirms its leadership year after year with victories.
In the game for the Russian Super Cup, Zenit beat CSKA on penalties with the score 5:4 after a 0:0 draw in regular time. The meeting was held at the Ak Bars Arena in Kazan.
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Source: Sport

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