Zenit-2 actually took the lead on 28 minutes through Panyukov, but just three minutes later Votinov equalized before scoring again ten minutes later, giving the home side a 2-1 lead at half-time.
In the second half, the blue-white-sky blues conceded two more, Borzikh and Biryukov get one each for the home side. The match ending 4-1.
Anatoly Davydov's side are next at home on 10 September against Kuban. The game kicks-off at 13.00, St. Petersburg time.