Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Moscow: Islamic Republic of Iran striker Sardar Azmoun scored another brace for his new club as high-flying Zenit Saint Petersburg came from a goal down to beat Orenburg 3-1, maintaining a six-point lead in the Russian Premier League on Sunday.
The 24-year-old Azmoun, who joined Zenit from Rubin Kazan in February, also scored twice in their Europa League win over Fenerbahce and bagged a winner in the Russian league against Yekaterinburg.
The win keeps Zenit six points clear of defending champions Lokomotiv Moscow, who edged city rivals Dynamo 1-0 on Saturday.
Krasnodar, who thrashed Anzhi Makhachkala 5-0, sit third, also on 38 points.
Azmoun's club form augurs well for Iran ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers which will kick off later this year.
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