Zenit St Petersburg overcame a second half fight back from Valencia to win 3-2 in tonight's Champions League tie.
Zenit took control of the game early and were rewarded with a quick goal, the Russian strikeforce countering with Danny playing in Hulk who fired in from the edge of the area.
Alex Witsel sent a shot straight down Jaume Domenech's throat before the Frenchman did well to parry a long-range Hulk drive.
The Brazilian then narrowly missed with a lob from 45 yards out, before smashing in an unstoppable effort from some distance out to give his side a comfortable two goal lead at the break.
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Paco Alcacer came on at half-time and he nearly made an instant impact for the Spaniards but his slick finish was ruled out for offside. Joao Cancelo did manage to get a goal back for Valencia though, firing in from a tight angle amidst a strong spell of pressure for the hosts.
Dani Parejo volleyed wide before the Spaniards grabbed a deserved equaliser, substitute Andre Gomesfinding too much of a gap between goalkeeper Yuri Lodigin and his near post.
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Zenit and Witsel retook the lead just two minutes later though, the midfielder firing in a low drive from just outside of the box to give his team a just-deserved victory.
The Russians will host Belgian side Gent in their next Champions League fixture on September 29.
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