Zenit maintain lead after narrow away win

Russian Premier League leaders Zenit St. Petersburg continued their winning streak with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over hosts Ural.

After falling behind on the stroke of halftime, twin strikes by Roman Shirokov in the 54th and 78th minute ensured the St. Petersburg club would be returning home with three more points, reports Xinhua.

Zenit remain outright leaders of the Russian league with 35 points followed by Spartak Moscow on 30.