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.

BBC: Man Utd 1-2 Zenit St Petersburg

Zenit goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev pulled off a fine save with his feet to block a low Darcheville drive as Rangers showed more adventure at the start of the second half.

BBC: Zenit St Petersburg 2-0 Rangers

Darcheville threatened first of all at the near post and was denied by Malafeev before captain Barry Ferguson claimed his rebound shot in front of goal was handled by Denisov.

CNN: Rangers heartache as Zenit win UEFA Cup

With Rangers doing little to trouble Vyacheslav Malafeev in the Zenit goal, the Russians were doing all the pressing and Zyrianov screwed wide of the near post after being set up for the shot by Roman Shirokov.

CNN: Rangers heartache as Zenit win UEFA Cup