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Zenit hit eight in extraordinary Europa League fightback

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Ten-man Zenit scored four extra-time goals to sensationally crush Dinamo Minsk 8-1 and overturn what seemed an insurmountable first-leg deficit in the Europa League third qualifying round.

Minsk had appeared set to cruise through the tie after easing to a 4-0 success on home soil last week.

But two goals in either half from Zenit pushed the second leg beyond 90 minutes before a further four - including two penalties - secured their place in the play-off round in incredible circumstances.

Artem Dzyuba was the chief destroyer with a hat-trick, his first two goals coming in the final 15 minutes of normal time.