Spartak eye first Russian title in 16 years

AFP, MOSCOW: Injury-hit Spartak Moscow took a huge step towards a first Russian title since 2001 on Sunday when Alexander Samedov hit a late winner in a 2-1 victory over Zenit St Petersburg.
Spartak are 10 points ahead of CSKA Moscow, who were held to a 0-0 draw by Rostov on Saturday, and 11 in front of Zenit with seven matches of the season remaining.
Dutch midfielder Quincy Promes gave Spartak a 22nd minute lead in Moscow before Artem Dzyuba levelled midway through the second period.
But substitute Samedov wrapped up the three points 10 minutes from time.

Spartak eye first Russian title in 16 years

AFP, MOSCOW: Injury-hit Spartak Moscow took a huge step towards a first Russian title since 2001 on Sunday when Alexander Samedov hit a late winner in a 2-1 victory over Zenit St Petersburg. Spartak are 10 points ahead of CSKA Moscow, who were held to a 0-0 draw by Rostov on Saturday, and 11 in front of Zenit with seven matches of the season remaining. Dutch midfielder Quincy Promes gave Spartak a 22nd minute lead in Moscow before Artem Dzyuba levelled midway through the second period. But substitute Samedov wrapped up the three points 10 minutes from time.