Anatoliy Tymoshchuk took part in training with 47 in the game
The Gazprom Academy has been playing host to 47 in the game, an organisation that helps children with Down Syndrome play football, and they were joined today by Zenit coach Anatoliy Tymoshchuk.
Tymoshchuk ran a training session with the players, doing ball work, passing practice, did an obstacle course and finally took part in a challenge on a sports simulator developed by UEFA's pro coaches. After training they played a match which Tymoshchuk's team won 4-2.
The ten youths taking part are aligned with the Down Center Foundation and with the cooperation of the 47 in the game club.