Zenit extend lead in Russian league with home win

Zenit St. Petersburg moved four points clear of Lokomotiv Moscow at the top of the Russian Premier League table after a 2-0 home win against Volga.

A first-half goal from Axel Witsel gave Zenit the lead before a 78th-minute strike from midfielder Viktor Fayzulin put the Round 27 result Saturday beyond any doubt, reports Xinhua.

Three rounds of the 2013-14 Russian Premier League remain after the completion of the weekend's matches.