In the Premier League showdown that took place on 17th September 2023, Zenit St. Petersburg thrashed Rubin Kazan at their home ground with a conclusive 3-0 scoreline. Zenit St. Petersburg put on a tactical masterclass, capitalizing on their opportunities and maintaining defensive solidity which was apparent in the total number of fouls by both teams.

The goals by Zenit were distributed evenly across the game, managing to score the first goal (0-1) in the first seven minutes and twenty-five seconds of the first half. This early breakthrough probably disrupted Rubin Kazan’s game plan and certainly gave Zenit the upper hand and necessary momentum going into the rest of the game. The remaining two goals (0-2, 0-3) were made in quick succession, respectively in the fifty-fifth and fifty-eighth minute of the second half, completely shattering any hopes of a comeback for Rubin Kazan.

It's noteworthy how Zenit managed to go through the match without getting flagged offside even once, suggesting an excellent execution of their tactical approach and forward movements. Rubin Kazan, on the other hand, found themselves offside once.

Both teams were handed two yellow cards each, which might indicate a balanced game in physicality. However, the disparity in the number of fouls tells a different story. Rubin Kazan committed nearly twice as many fouls as Zenit (13 to 7), revealing that they struggled to control Zenit's attacking prowess without resorting to fouls.

Another detail highlighting Rubin Kazan’s struggle in this match was the lack of corner kicks they managed to win, with only three in the whole game compared to Zenit’s four. Corner kicks often stand as a key indicator of offensive dominance by a team and it’s no surprise that Zenit, with more corner kicks and goals, outperformed Rubin Kazan.

In conclusion, the pivotal factors in Zenit's victory can be traced back to an early goal in the first half, effective offensive plays that resulted in no offsides and more corner kicks, and a stronger defensive play evident from fewer fouls. Meanwhile, Rubin Kazan’s issues were apparent in their high number of fouls, indication of defensive desperation and lack of corner kicks, showing their offensive struggles.

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