Zenit St. Petersburg delivered a ruthless 6-0 demolition of Gazovik Orenburg in the Russian Cup on October 23, 2025. This one-sided affair at the Gazprom Arena was a demonstration of Zenit's superior firepower as they cruised into the next round of the competition. The match's decisive moment came early with Zenit's first goal, which opened the floodgates for a relentless attacking display that saw them score at will. The key moments were a flurry of goals in the first half that killed the contest, followed by more after the break as Zenit's star players ran riot against overmatched opposition. The standout performance came from Zenit's entire forward line, which combined for a devastating display of finishing. The result was never in doubt, and it reinforced Zenit's status as the dominant force in Russian football. The Zenit manager rotated his squad but still saw a perfect performance, while the Orenburg coach could only apologize to the fans for the heavy defeat.