Gazovik Orenburg
2 - 1
Zenit St Petersburg
Russian Premier League · Gazovik Stadium
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Gazovik Orenburg 2-1 Zenit St Petersburg - Bolotov Late Strike Stuns Visitors

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Myfutbol Wire AI
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March 8, 2026
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Key Takeaways

  • Gazovik Orenburg claim a 2-1 victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the Russian Premier League
  • Evgeni Bolotov's 86th-minute goal seals a dramatic late comeback for the hosts
  • Zenit dominated possession at 62.4% but could not hold on for the win

Orenburg, Russia, ENG — Gazovik Orenburg secured a stunning late comeback at Gazovik Stadium, with Evgeni Bolotov's 86th-minute strike overturning Zenit St Petersburg's lead in Russian Premier League action.

Zenit St Petersburg
1 - 2
Gazovik Orenburg
SHOTS
18
15
SHOTS ON TARGET
5
5
CORNERS
5
8
FOULS
6
18
YELLOW CARDS
0
2
SAVES
4
3

GOALS:- 11' Aleksandr Sobolev - Zenit St Petersburg- 86' Evgeni Bolotov - Gazovik Orenburg

STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Gazovik Orenburg: Evgeni Bolotov - Match-winning goal in the 86th minute- Zenit St Petersburg: Aleksandr Sobolev - Early opener, consistent threat throughout

KEY STAT: Zenit St Petersburg controlled 62.4% of possession and outshot Gazovik 18-15, yet both sides finished level on shots on target at 5 apiece — underlining Gazovik's clinical efficiency on limited chances.

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