Zenit keep last-16 hopes alive with 1-0 defeat of Benfica

Petersburg set up a potential winner takes all clash with Monaco for a place in the Champions League knockout stages after Danny's goal gave them a 1-0 win against Benfica in Group C on Wednesday.

Danny's 79th minute goal also ended Benfica's hopes of reaching the last 16.

The defeat was harsh on Benfica who created a number of good chances, but Danny's smart finish proved the difference as Zenit recorded their first win at home in the Champions League group stage in more than two years.

Benfica ended the match with 10 men after Luisao was sent off for a second bookable offence After a lunging tackle.

Zenit have seven points, two behind group leaders Bayer Leverkusen who host Monaco (5) later on Wednesday.