Zenit St Petersburg produced incredible comeback in second-leg of the qualifying third round of the Europa league. Russian team lost first game against Dinamo Minsk 4-0, but they managed to beat opponent with 8-1. With red card!
It was tough mission for Zenit. They lost 0-4 in first game and were in danger position after years and years of successes in Europa league. But they somehow succeed and reached play-off round.
In the first half of the second game they scored once. Paredes scored for 1-0. They needed three more goals in the second half for extra-time. Noboa scored in 66th minute.
Only six minutes later Paredes got red card. Another obstacle for Zenit. But then fantastic Russian player Dzyuba came to stage. He scored twice (75th and 78th minute) for 4-0. Extra-time.
The game was full of drama. In additional 30 minutes also. Yahaya scored for Dinamo Minsk in 99th minute. So, Zenit needed then to score twice to reach next round. And they did it.
In the second extra time Zenit scored incredible four times. Young player from Argentina Driussi scored in 109th minute. Then Dzyuba once again after penalty. Win was confirmed by Mak who scored twice. 8-1 after 120 minutes. 8-5 in total.
It was biggest comeback in history of Europa league and UEFA cup. In the next round Zenit will play against Molde.
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