Zenit St. Petersburg and AZ Alkmaar drew 1-1 to open the Group Stage of this season's UEFA Cup.
Ari scored in the 20 minute to only to be sent off in the 39 minute and to see Zenit St. Petersburg equalize in the 43 minute. Both teams had their chances up to the red card. However, at this point, AZ Alkmaar decided to change tactics and to avoid giving up anymore goals after Zenit St. Petersburg equalized.
Both teams are tied with 1 point after Matchday 1, with Everton being in 1 place after their 3-1 victory over Larissa.

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2007/08 UEFA Cup: Zenit St. Petersburg vs. AZ Alkmaar