Zenit is St. Petersburg’s professional soccer team. Yuri, the son of a friend of mine plays for the B-squad, but for the last game of the season was called up to the professional team. He did not see any game time, but it was still a fun match to attend. The score ended in a 0-0 tie.

Shot of the field and the fans.

Some flares spelling out 2007.

Some fans lit flares near the end of the game and there was so much smoke that they had to suspend the game for a few minutes until it cleared.