December 23, 2024

Europa League: Azmoun influential as Zenit St. Petersburg progress to the last 16 [VIDEO]

Zenit St.Petersburg's Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg football match between FC Zenit and Fenerbahce SK in Saint Petersburg on February 21, 2019. (Photo by Olga MALTSEVA / AFP) (Photo credit should read OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Eurosport – ST. PETERSBURG, A brace from Sardar Azmoun and one from Magomed Ozdoev ensured the hosts cruise to victory after regulation period.

Iran forward Sardar Azmoun handed Zenit St Petersburg a thrilling 3-2 aggregate success against Fenerbahce.

Goals from Magomed Odzoev and Azmoun gave Zenit a 2-0 lead against Fenerbahce to put them on course for a last-16 berth after a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Istanbul.

Their progress looked in peril after Mehmet Topal hauled the Turkish side back into the tie shortly before halftime but livewire Azmoun sealed the win in the 76th minute.