article_snippet.sent: It was a gamble that spectacularly back-fired, with the keeper gifting Zenit two of the softest goals imaginable, to see the holders surrender a two-goal lead in the tie.
article_snippet.sent: But as Zenit looked to apply the pressure, and Beto attempted to atone Beto with two stunning saves, one from each of the two goalscorers, the champions struck on the break.
article_snippet.sent: The Spanish side carried a slim lead, given The Spanish side by a stunning Denis Suarez volley at the end of the first leg, into the second game, but Zenit were optimistic after scoring an away goal in Seville, which gave The Spanish side a perceived edge.
article_snippet.sent: From then the pattern of play was set, with Sevilla inviting pressure, absorbing it, and hitting Zenit on the break.
article_snippet.sent: Coke tries to get a shot away as Sevilla threatened on the break, before Zenit hit back in the second half .
article_snippet.sent: Soon after Carlos Bacca sprang the offside trap and rounded the Zenit keeper, only to see Aleix Vidal shot cleared off the line by Igor Smolnikov.
article_snippet.sent: Moments later captain Danny struck the base of the post with a vicious effort that suggested Zenit might have more to offer in the final quarter of the tie.