Akhmat Grozny 1-0 Zenit
Updated
Akhmat Grozny won: Akhmat Grozny 1-0 Zenit in the Russian Premier League (Round 4) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at Akhmat Arena, Groznyi. Akhmat Grozny goals: Vanja Drkusic 30' (og). Expected goals: 0.51-0.48. Possession: 26-74. Player of the match: Giorgi Shelia (8).
Match report
Akhmat Grozny beat Zenit 1-0
Akhmat Grozny narrowly beat Zenit 1-0 at Akhmat Arena on Saturday 9 August in the Russian Premier League.
An own goal by Vanja Drkusic put Akhmat Grozny ahead on 30' (1-0).
Akhmat Grozny had 26% of the ball, shots were 9-11 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.51-0.48.
Giorgi Shelia (FK Akhmat) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 4,769. Referee: Evgeni Bulanov.
Match stats
| Akhmat Grozny | Zenit | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 26 | 74 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 31 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 144 (71%) | 509 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
Akhmat Grozny (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Shelia, Miroslav Bogosavac, Ousmane Ndong, Nader Ghandri, Maksim Sidorov, Manuel Keliano, Ismael Silva Lima, Lechii Sadulaev, Egas Cacintura, Maxim Samorodov, Georgi Melkadze
Zenit (3-4-2-1): Evgeny Latishonok, Vanja Drkusic, Strahinja Erakovic, Douglas Santos, Gustavo Mantuan, Gérson, Wilmar Barrios, Wendel, Luiz Henrique, Pedrinho, Aleksandr Sobolev
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Strahinja Erakovic (Zenit)
- 30' · Goal · Vanja Drkusic (Akhmat Grozny)
- 46' · Substitution · Luciano Gondou for Vanja Drkusic (Zenit)
- 46' · Substitution · Roman Vega for Pedrinho (Zenit)
- 47' · Yellow card · Manuel Keliano (Akhmat Grozny)
- 57' · Substitution · Abakar Gadzhiev for Maxim Samorodov (Akhmat Grozny)
- 60' · Substitution · Mohamed Konate for Georgi Melkadze (Akhmat Grozny)
- 62' · Substitution · Mateo Cassierra for Gustavo Mantuan (Zenit)
- 62' · Substitution · Andrey Mostovoy for Luiz Henrique (Zenit)
- 70' · Substitution · Darko Todorovic for Lechii Sadulaev (Akhmat Grozny)
- 80' · Substitution · Nuraly Alip for Gérson (Zenit)
- 86' · Yellow card · Darko Todorovic (Akhmat Grozny)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Nader Ghandri (Akhmat Grozny)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Giorgi Shelia (Akhmat Grozny)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Akhmat Grozny 7, draws 7, Zenit 14.
Questions
Who won Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit?
Akhmat Grozny won, 1-0 (Russian Premier League) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 17:30 UTC at Akhmat Arena, Groznyi, Russian Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Akhmat Grozny and Zenit?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Akhmat Grozny 7 wins, 7 draws, Zenit 14 wins (goals 25-47).