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A Russian Cup match between FC Zenit and Spartak Moscow on Sunday, November 27 turned into a full-on brawl and eventually led to six players being sent off.
Starting with pushes and shoves, the exchange soon saw punches and blows being thrown. The nearly uncontrollable brawl had everyone - from on-field players to the substitutes - getting involved.
Eventually, six players were given marching orders. Zenit won the game 4-2 on penalties after it ended in a goalless stalemate during regulation time.
It all started with an argument between Quincy Promes and Wilmar Barrios. Their jostling soon led to almost 40 members from both sides getting involved.
Former Barcelona winger Malcolm was among the individuals who were sent off. Barrios, Rodrigo, Aleksandr Sobolev, Shamar Nicholson, and Aleksandr Selikhov were the others who were given red cards.
Dean Saunders jokes about FC Zenit defender Dejan Lovren during 2022 FIFA World Cup
Zenit defender Dejan Lovren was at the peak of his powers as Croatia defeated Canada 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Despite conceding first, the 2018 World Cup finalists made a strong comeback.
Former Liverpool player Dean Saunders had joked about Lovren before the game as he said (via talkSPORT):
“This team is getting old. Lovren, I didn’t think he was still playing but he’s still here, the former Liverpool centre-back who is now playing in Russia. I’d have a chance now of outrunning him!”
But he was forced to change his tune after watching Lovren's performance.
“Lovren, I didn’t realise that he was only 33," Saunders said. "I thought he was a lot older than that, we need to check his passport! He’s playing ten yards too deep, for me. You’ve got three midfield players who are class acts in there, Modric is one of them, they’re having to play box-to-box football unless they get up the pitch because they’re scared of the pace of the Canadian frontline, so they’re dropping off.”
Croatia secured their first win of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with their annihilation of Canada. Their first game of the tournament, against Morocco, had ended in a draw, and they will face Belgium in their last group game.
