Match report

Zenit Saint Petersburg Defeats Real Sociedad 3-1 in Europa League

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
1–3
FT
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Dec 7, 2017

In a closely contested UEFA Europa League match, Zenit Saint Petersburg emerged victorious over Real Sociedad with a score of 3-1. Despite an early setback and two yellow cards, Zenit managed to secure a crucial win, thanks to goals from A. Erokhin, Branislav Ivanović, and Leandro Paredes. Real Sociedad's Willian Jose scored a consolation goal, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat. The match showcased the resilience of Zenit as they secured their position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Zenit Saint Petersburg: 3 goals (A. Erokhin, Branislav Ivanović, Leandro Paredes)
  • • Real Sociedad: 1 goal (Willian Jose)
  • • Yellow cards: M. Kranevitter (Zenit), A. Erokhin (Zenit), Sergio Canales (Real Sociedad)
  • • Substitutions: Real Sociedad made three substitutions (M. Oyarzabal, Kévin Rodrigues, Zurutuza); Zenit made three substitutions (C. Noboa, Igor Smolnikov, D. Poloz)

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 6 Íñigo Martínez (D)
  • 20 Kévin Rodrigues (D)
  • 3 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 19 Álvaro Odriozola (D)
  • 10 Xabi Prieto (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 17 Zurutuza (M)
  • 8 A. Januzaj (M)
  • 12 Willian José (F)
  • 18 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 Juanmi
  • 24 De La Bella
  • 16 Canales
  • 5 Igor Zubeldía
  • 11 C. Vela
  • 13 Toño
  • 15 Aritz Elustondo

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Lodygin (G)
  • 60 B. Ivanović (D)
  • 4 D. Criscito (D)
  • 19 I. Smolnikov (D)
  • 23 M. Mevlja (D)
  • 16 C. Noboa (M)
  • 21 A. Erokhin (M)
  • 8 M. Kranevitter (M)
  • 10 E. Rigoni (M)
  • 9 A. Kokorin (F)
  • 7 D. Poloz (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 D. Kuzyaev
  • 18 Y. Zhirkov
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 11 S. Driussi
  • 30 E. Mammana
  • 41 M. Kerzhakov
  • 50 M. Karpov

Timeline

  1. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    28' Zenit Saint Petersburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kranevitter
  2. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    35' Zenit Saint Petersburg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Erokhin
  3. Real Sociedad
    58' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: Juanmi
  4. Real Sociedad
    58' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: A. Januzaj
  5. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kévin Rodrigues · On: De La Bella
  6. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    62' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Noboa · On: D. Kuzyaev
  7. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    62' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Igor Smolnikov · On: Y. Zhirkov
  8. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    64' Zenit Saint Petersburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Branislav Ivanović · Assist: D. Kuzyaev
  9. Real Sociedad
    68' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zurutuza · On: Sergio Canales
  10. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    76' Zenit Saint Petersburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Erokhin
  11. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    76' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Poloz · On: Leandro Paredes
  12. Real Sociedad
    77' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Canales
  13. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    85' Zenit Saint Petersburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Leandro Paredes · Assist: A. Kokorin

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Zenit Saint Petersburg
Fouls 6 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 65%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 8
Corners 15 2
Total Passes 589 236
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 15 2
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 520 153
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 13 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Zenit's early goal by A. Erokhin in the 35th minute set the tone for the match, providing a crucial lead that they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Branislav Ivanović's goal in the 64th minute sealed Zenit's lead, ensuring they maintained control despite Real Sociedad's attempts to level the score.
  • ▸ Leandro Paredes' goal in the 85th minute secured Zenit's victory, adding a decisive final touch to their dominance in the match.