Russian Premier League front-runners Zenit St. Petersburg have extended their lead to five points over their nearest rivals Lokomotiv and Spartak Moscow with a 3-0 away win over the unfancied Tom' Tomsk in their Round 12 clash Sunday afternoon.

First-half goals to Hulk and Danny and a third strike on the hour by Axel Witsel put the result beyond doubt well before the final whistle.

Zenit will now be hoping that they can continue their strong league form in the UEFA Champions' League, where they have a solitary point from their first two matches in Group G and face the tough task of coming from behind against Iberian clubs Porto and Atletico Madrid. Endi

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