Zenit vs Dynamo Moscow, RPL MD13 — match photography at Gazprom Arena | Anton Gauf — sports photographer Saint Petersburg. Sports Photographer in Saint Petersburg

October 26, 2025

Gazprom Arena turned into a pressure cooker, and the touchline was the hottest spot. I worked from the goal line and caught Mantuan’s celebration head-on — the kind of frame clients ask for later.

RPL Matchday 13, Zenit hosting Dynamo Moscow at Gazprom Arena. I arrived early, checked my angles along the boards, and dialed in exposure for the darker corners — in this stadium, half a step can make or break a frame. Dynamo struck first, and you could feel the stands exhale. From that moment, the story shifted to tighter duels and faster shutters.

Act II. Zenit leveled it through a stylish back-heel from Andrey Mostovoy, and my sequence turned into a string of short, sharp bursts. Tensions spiked: seven yellow cards and even a booking for the visiting bench. Then Zenit went ahead, and the moment I’d been waiting for finally arrived — Gustavo Mantuan sprinted straight toward me to celebrate. I kept focus on the eyes and caught pure, unfiltered joy. That’s match photography I love: decisive, emotional, useful for clubs and brands who need authentic action.

Act III. Late drama. Dynamo’s goalkeeper charged out hard, Zenit pushed the ball into the net, but the flag went up — offside, no goal. The referee initially flashed red at the keeper, VAR brought it down to yellow. Final whistle: 2–1 to Zenit. I left with cards full of meaning — a crunching tackle at the sideline, a heated exchange near the fourth official, and that celebration by the corner flag. If you’re looking for a sports photographer in Saint Petersburg for editorial or commercial needs, I’m here to deliver honest, high-impact coverage.

See the full gallery with the best moments from Zenit vs Dynamo Moscow, RPL MD13 here: Zenit (Saint Petersburg) — Dinamo (Moscow).