Zenit St Petersburg Women 3-0 Ryazan-VDV Women | Russian Women's Premier League | 20 June 2026

Zenit St Petersburg Women delivered a dominant performance to sweep aside Ryazan-VDV Women 3-0 at home on 20 June 2026, maintaining their perfect start to the Russian Women's Premier League season. The reigning champions never looked troubled, controlling possession and creating a host of chances from the first whistle.

Match Overview

Zenit took the lead inside ten minutes through a well-timed run and finish from their star forward. The goal came after a period of sustained pressure, with Ryazan struggling to get out of their own half. The second goal arrived just before half-time, a clinical strike from the edge of the box that left the goalkeeper stranded.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Zenit continued to press high and force turnovers, and they added a third goal in the 63rd minute via a header from a corner. Ryazan rarely threatened the Zenit goal, with their only shot on target coming from a speculative long-range effort that was comfortably saved.

Standout Performances

Zenit's attacking trio was relentless, but it was the central midfielder who pulled the strings, completing over 100 passes and creating four chances. The defensive line also deserves credit, limiting Ryazan to just two attempts all match. The clean sheet was Zenit's fifth in their last six league outings.

League Context

The victory extended Zenit's lead at the top of the Russian Women's Premier League to seven points, with the team now having scored 22 goals in eight matches. For Ryazan, the defeat dropped them to eighth place, leaving them three points clear of the relegation zone. Zenit's title defence looks increasingly formidable.