In the second round of the RPL, Rostov hosted Zenit at home. Here the favorite is unambiguous. Bookmakers give preference to the Champion of the country. Let's see what the match itself will show.

Bookmakers' quotes for the RPL round 2 match: Rostov - Zenit

P1: 8.1

P2: 1.53

X: 4.45

TM2.5: 2.13

TB2.5: 1.87

Round 2 RPL match review: Rostov - Zenit

Petersburgers do not need to include high speeds from the first minutes. They will take the ball from the opponent and try to slowly bring the game to a victorious final.

Review of the first half of the match of the 2nd round of the RPL: ​​Rostov - Zenit

Already in the first minute Almqvist shoots towards the Zenith goal. But this was a starting attack, which showed that Rostov will try to complete each attack with a blow. Despite Rostov's starting attack, Zenit takes the ball away from the opponent.

Despite the fact that Zenit is in possession of the ball, especially in the first 15 minutes, the second hit was recorded by Almqvist in the 13th minute. Zenit, in the person of Dziuba, breaks in the direction of the gate only in the 17th minute. Already on the 25th minute, Erokhin shoots towards the goal, but misses.

On the 27th, first the same Erokhin shoots past, and then Dzyuba on target. True, already on the 28th Mamaev responded with his inaccurate blow. In the 30th minute, Erokhin achieved his goal. He heads the first goal against the hosts. Zenith took the lead.

On the 32nd minute Komlichenko does not shoot accurately. At the 34th minute, Azmun earns the 11-meter. The goalkeeper of Rostov fouled him. The victim himself scores a penalty. On the 35th minute the score becomes: 0 - 2 in favor of the guests.

In the 39th minute, Hadzhikadunich does not shoot accurately. Zenit players immediately joined in. On the 37th minute, Erokhin shoots on target. At 38th Azmun misses the target. On the 42nd already Erokhin does not fall into the frame.

At the 43rd minute there was a controversial moment. Lovren steps on the foot of Rostov's player Komlichenko. The referees watched the replays for a long time. As a result, the chief himself went to watch TV. As a result, after 3-minute hesitation, the referee assigns a 11-meter kick. The victim himself approached the ball. On 45 + 2 minutes Komlichenko scores and reduces the gap in the score: 1 - 2. Oddly enough, the referee added only 3 minutes. Moreover, even in extra time, the judges watched replays of the moment. First half result: 1 - 2.

Review of the second half of the match of the 2nd round of the RPL: ​​Rostov - Zenit

The second half began in the same way as the first one ended. At 48 Komlichenko shoots wide. After that, Rostov's players tried to pick up the pace and rushed forward to recoup. Closer to the 15th minute of the second half, Zennit got the ball back. They began to attack more actively and sharply.

Oddly enough, despite the fact that Zenit crushed an opponent, a dangerous moment appeared on the 68th minute. Rakitsky punched. Not exactly. After the 70th minute, it became clear that Zenith would not pump up. Above the field one could hear: "Stop" not only from the players of the St. Petersburg club, but also from the coaches.

On the 75th minute, Dziuba gives up to Wendela. The latter goes through and breaks through. The blow is blocked. But immediately the ball is returned to Wendel. He punches the rally. The score becomes: 1 - 3. At the 78th minute, Glebov punches with a lot of inaccuracy.

On the 85th minute Osipenko successfully substitutes his leg and scores the second goal against Zenit. Rostov's defender brings back the intrigue in the match. Score: 2 - 3.

The arbiter added 5 minutes. At 90 + 3 minutes, Circular shoots on target. But Baburin counters. As a result, at 90 + 5 minutes, Erokhin scores the last goal of the match. Zenit wins: 2 - 4.

In the next round, Rostov will play against Khimki. Zenit will meet with Krasnodar.