John O'Shea and Park Ji-Sung both had good opportunities blocked in the box, while Zenit keeper Vyacheslav Malafeev did well to deny Rooney with the minutes ticking down.

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Also giving evidence, Everton fan John Murmame said he heard Blything shout abuse at Ji-Sung.

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