"In the Russian championship, 'Akhmat' prevailed over 'Krasnodar', preventing 'Krasnodar' from catching up with 'Zenit' in the standings"
In the latest Russian Premier League (RPL) action, Zenit maintained their position at the top of the table with a significant victory over Krasnodar. The match, reported by TASS, ended with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of Zenit, marking the end of Krasnodar's three-game streak without defeat in the RPL.
Zenit's triumph over Krasnodar kept them at the top of the tournament table, with both teams accumulating 50 points in the RPL standings. Krasnodar, however, will look to bounce back when they face Moscow's Spartak on May 11, while Zenit will take on Fakel in Voronezh on May 6.
Meanwhile, the Grozny club, Akhmat, will play an away game against Krylya Sovetov in Samara on May 10. This comes after Krylya Sovetov suffered a home defeat in the same game day, losing to Orenburg 2-1. Orenburg's victory over Krylya Sovetov was a crucial one, as it helped them move up the table.
Akhmat's victory over Krasnodar did not affect Krasnodar's and Zenit's accumulated points in the RPL, as both teams still have 50 points. Akhmat, after defeating Krasnodar, is currently in 10th place in the RPL tournament table with 32 points.
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As it stands, Zenit currently occupy the top spot in the RPL, with Krasnodar holding onto 9th place after their victory over Krasnodar. The next round of matches promises to be an exciting one, with several key clashes set to take place.
