Derby of two capitals. Next chapter

19.03.2016

Our team arrived in St.Petersburg today by the OrenAir flight to play in classic battle against Zenit in VTB United League…

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Our team arrived in St.Petersburg today by the OrenAir flight to play in classic battle against Zenit in VTB United League.

“We play away game against good team that plays fast and has good scoring abilities,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “We will approach the game seriously, we have to be motivated, focused and determined.”

Victor Khryapa and Demetris Nichols continue their recovery after injuries. Anton Astapkovich stayed in Moscow to play for the junior team.

Past matchups

Zenit remains the only Russian team in the league that never beat the Army Men. CSKA won in all 18 games against Triumph Liubertsy and all three in the newest, official history of the club.

2014-15 – VTB United League. Regular season. Zenit – CSKA: 57-81 (+24)
2014-15 – VTB United League. Regular season. CSKA – Zenit: 102-86 (+16)
2015-16 – VTB United League. Regular season. CSKA – Zenit: 113-77 (+36)

Short dossier

Founded: 2014
Colors: dark-blue, white, light-blue
Homecourt: SIBUR Arena (7,120)
CEO: Maksim Mitrofanov
Head coach: Vasily Karasev
Website: basket.fc-zenit.ru

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Derby of two capitals. Next chapter

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