Zenit St. Petersburg avoids first defeat in UEFA Europa League

Russia’s Zenit St. Petersburg tied 1:1 with France’s Bordeaux during the UEFA Europa League group stage game in France on Thursday night.

The goals were scored by Zenit’s Anton Zabolotny (72) and Francois Kamano (35, on penalty).

Zenit has already played for games as part of the UEFA Europa League group stage - two victories and two draws. It currently holds the top spot in Group C with eight points, followed by Slavia Praha (7 points), Kobenhavn (5 points) and Bordeaux (1 point), TASS recalls.