Former Russian Premier League champions Zenit St Petersburg are on the verge of capturing Torino captain Alessandro Rosina for seven million euros.
The departure of single-capped Italian international Rosina, born on 31 January 1984, had been expected due to Torino’s plunge into Serie B.
Zenit currently stand in sixth position and Dick Advocaat affirmed his side’s necessity to step foot into the transfer market and introduce fresh faces following on from their weekend draw to reigning victors Rubin Kazan.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Rubin Kazan Wins Russian Premier League
Soccer City FC heralded the club all season long and now with three matches remaining FC Rubin Kazan has secured its first ever Russian Premier League title. After the club's weekend victory over Saturn Mosk Oblast, Rubin Kazan sits ten points ahead of second place CSKA Moscow.
Is this a one-title-and-done situation for Kazan or does the club have the talent and financial longevity to continue the success?
Is this a one-title-and-done situation for Kazan or does the club have the talent and financial longevity to continue the success?
Monday, August 11, 2008
Rubin Kazan Retain Lead In Russia
By Alan
Soccer City
Rubin Kazan, the surprise package of the Russian Premier League season, comprehensively beat reigning champions Zenit St. Petersburg 4-1 to defend their position at the top of the table. The scoreline not only signifies Zenit's struggle since their heroics in the UEFA Cup last season, but also Rubin Kazan's sudden elevation to potential champions. Kazan finished 10th in the Russia's domestic league last time around while Zenit won the title for the first time in their history.
Kazan took the lead after only eight minutes through Bukharov and former Tottenham Serhiy Rebrov doubled the advantage shortly after. Fellow Ukranian Anatoliy Tymoschuk salvaged a goal back for Zenit from a penalty but the hosts strengthened their lead through Bukharov's second goal of the match and the victory was rounded off by Kobenko.
Dick Advocaat's problems did not finish there as the match also saw two of their players sent off and the defeat was only days after their shock exit from the Russian Cup at the hands of lower league opposition. Sibir Novosibirsk, who play in Russia's second flight, produced the shock of the round by beating Zenit 1-0. Zenit will be hoping for better fortunes in the UEFA Champions League where they enter at the Group Stages.
Elsewhere in Russia, CSKA Moscow beat Saturn Mosk Oblast 4-0 with Vagnar Love scoring twice. CSKA Moscow consequently moved up to 6th while Dinamo Moscow and Amkar Perm switched positions to 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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Rubin Kazan, the surprise package of the Russian Premier League season, comprehensively beat reigning champions Zenit St. Petersburg 4-1 to defend their position at the top of the table. The scoreline not only signifies Zenit's struggle since their heroics in the UEFA Cup last season, but also Rubin Kazan's sudden elevation to potential champions. Kazan finished 10th in the Russia's domestic league last time around while Zenit won the title for the first time in their history.
Kazan took the lead after only eight minutes through Bukharov and former Tottenham Serhiy Rebrov doubled the advantage shortly after. Fellow Ukranian Anatoliy Tymoschuk salvaged a goal back for Zenit from a penalty but the hosts strengthened their lead through Bukharov's second goal of the match and the victory was rounded off by Kobenko.
Dick Advocaat's problems did not finish there as the match also saw two of their players sent off and the defeat was only days after their shock exit from the Russian Cup at the hands of lower league opposition. Sibir Novosibirsk, who play in Russia's second flight, produced the shock of the round by beating Zenit 1-0. Zenit will be hoping for better fortunes in the UEFA Champions League where they enter at the Group Stages.
Elsewhere in Russia, CSKA Moscow beat Saturn Mosk Oblast 4-0 with Vagnar Love scoring twice. CSKA Moscow consequently moved up to 6th while Dinamo Moscow and Amkar Perm switched positions to 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Results and News from 7/5/2008 Club Action
Toronto FC's Academy squad tied London City 2-2 in Canadian Soccer League action.
SK Brann scored 4 times in their victory over FK Bodø/Glimt in today's Tippeligaen action. Forward Thorstein Helstad ended the match with a hat-trick adding to his league-leading goal total.
Russian Premier League leader FC Rubin Kazan tied Krylia Sovetov 2-2. Christian Noboa, a 23-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, scored both goals for Rubin Kazan. The club holds a six point advantage over second place FC Spartak Moscow.
In Allsvenskan action, Kalmar FF was saved by a 90th minute goal from David of the Elm trio. The club tied Halmstads BK 1-1. Kalmar remains in first place with a 4 point cushion.
Yesterday in Thailand Premier League action, Chonburi FC, an affiliated club of Manchester City, defeated Chula-Sinthana FC by a score of 4-1. Chonburi, with 29 points, sits in first place.
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SK Brann scored 4 times in their victory over FK Bodø/Glimt in today's Tippeligaen action. Forward Thorstein Helstad ended the match with a hat-trick adding to his league-leading goal total.
Russian Premier League leader FC Rubin Kazan tied Krylia Sovetov 2-2. Christian Noboa, a 23-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, scored both goals for Rubin Kazan. The club holds a six point advantage over second place FC Spartak Moscow.
In Allsvenskan action, Kalmar FF was saved by a 90th minute goal from David of the Elm trio. The club tied Halmstads BK 1-1. Kalmar remains in first place with a 4 point cushion.
Yesterday in Thailand Premier League action, Chonburi FC, an affiliated club of Manchester City, defeated Chula-Sinthana FC by a score of 4-1. Chonburi, with 29 points, sits in first place.
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Rubin Kazan Still Setting the Pace
After eight matches, FC Rubin Kazan still remain first in the Russian Premier League standings. By winning their first seven matches, the club set a Russian Premier League record. No club had ever achieved the mark of seven straight to begin a campaign.
In their eight match, Rubin Kazan finally were defeated by visiting side Spartak Moscow 3-0.
With their next three against Spartak Nalchik (2-1-5), FC Moscow (1-4-3), and a home match on May 15 against FC Shinnik Yaroslavl (2-2-4), Rubin Kazan appear destined to remain at the top of the table.
In their eight match, Rubin Kazan finally were defeated by visiting side Spartak Moscow 3-0.
With their next three against Spartak Nalchik (2-1-5), FC Moscow (1-4-3), and a home match on May 15 against FC Shinnik Yaroslavl (2-2-4), Rubin Kazan appear destined to remain at the top of the table.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Rubin Kazan - Surprise of the Russian Premier League
Since joining FC Rubin Kazan on March 13th, Turkish attacking midfielder Gökdeniz Karadeniz has guided the club to new heights in the Russian Premier League.
The Russian club has raced out to an early lead in 2008. With their latest victory over FK Khimki by a score of 4-0, they now hold a five-point advantage over second place Amkar Perm.
Rubin Kazan has been perfect through five games even defeating power FC Zenit St. Petersburg by a score of 3-1 at Petrovsky Stadion on March 30th. Gökdeniz Karadeniz scored a brace in the Zenit St. Petersburg match (77' & 83') as well as in the most recent match on April 12th against FK Khimki (56' & 61').
Karadeniz is not the only star on this squad based in Kazan, Russia.
Long time Russian national team member Sergei Semak has been instrumental to the club's success in 2008 as well. The attacking midfielder scored the first goal (75') in the victory over Zenit St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian's third most capped national team member Serhiy Rebrov has also signed on for 2008, but has yet to make a major impact. The Ukrainian legend has been capped 75 times and has scored 15 international goals. He has played in Russia, Ukraine, and England including stops with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
Young Russian midfielder Aleksei Rebko is also expected to contribute.
Can Rubin Kazan hold on or will the club return to the bottom half of the table just like their 10th place finish in 2007? A better understanding of their chances will be revealed next weekend when the club squares off against Amkar Perm.
The Russian club has raced out to an early lead in 2008. With their latest victory over FK Khimki by a score of 4-0, they now hold a five-point advantage over second place Amkar Perm.
Rubin Kazan has been perfect through five games even defeating power FC Zenit St. Petersburg by a score of 3-1 at Petrovsky Stadion on March 30th. Gökdeniz Karadeniz scored a brace in the Zenit St. Petersburg match (77' & 83') as well as in the most recent match on April 12th against FK Khimki (56' & 61').
Karadeniz is not the only star on this squad based in Kazan, Russia.
Long time Russian national team member Sergei Semak has been instrumental to the club's success in 2008 as well. The attacking midfielder scored the first goal (75') in the victory over Zenit St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian's third most capped national team member Serhiy Rebrov has also signed on for 2008, but has yet to make a major impact. The Ukrainian legend has been capped 75 times and has scored 15 international goals. He has played in Russia, Ukraine, and England including stops with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
Young Russian midfielder Aleksei Rebko is also expected to contribute.
Can Rubin Kazan hold on or will the club return to the bottom half of the table just like their 10th place finish in 2007? A better understanding of their chances will be revealed next weekend when the club squares off against Amkar Perm.
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