Krasnodar tried until the end. The team of Jhon Córdoba and Kevin Castaño won 1-0 against Dynamo Moscow, leader of the Russian Premier League before the start of the last day, and was partial champion of the tournament for more than 30 minutes. A goal from Arthur at the end gave the victory – and the title – to Zenit, which featured Mateo Cassierra and Wilmar Barrios on the court.
Dream season, this is how Córdoba’s year with Krasnodar could be described. 18 goals in 31 games played earned the forward his name in Néstor Lorenzo’s squad for the friendlies prior to the Copa América. Despite not winning the title, he closed one of his best campaigns on an individual level.
Dynamo Moscow, favorite to lift the title before starting the last day, It was the last rival of Krasnodar. Jhon Córdoba commanded his team’s attack, while Jorge Carrascal started for the team from the Russian capital. Kevin Castaño, on the other hand, was part of the substitutes’ bench.
Krasnodar’s excitement grew thanks to the Colombian attacker. In the 51st minute, Córdoba, taking advantage of his physical ability, anticipated the center backs and finished powerfully in the small area after receiving a low cross from the left. With this victory, added to Zenit’s partial draw, his team was crowned champion of Russian football.
The bad news came in the 85th minute, when the Krasnodar bench found out about Arthur’s goal which gave Zenit the victory over Rostov. With this victory, the Saint Petersburg club reached its sixth consecutive title in Russian soccer with Mateo Cassierra, top scorer of the tournament, and Wilmar Barrios as starters.
Krasnodar, for its part, finished second in the standings with 56 points. Jhon Córdoba, their top scorer this season, will join the Colombian National Team squad to face Bolivia and the United States in the run-up to the 2024 Copa América.
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