2007 Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League 2007 was the 16th official season of Rosgosstrakh Russian Football Championship, and 6th under the current Russian Premier League name. The season started with the match between Luch-Energia and Moskva in Vladivostok on Saturday, 10 March 2007, at 18:00 local time (11:00 MSK). The first goal of the season was scored by Moskva striker Héctor Bracamonte.
The champion was determined on the final matchday, 11 November 2007. Zenit claimed their first champions title in Russian Football Championship, becoming the second non-Moscow club to become Russian champions.
Spartak Moscow won the silver medals for 3rd consecutive year. Defending champions CSKA Moscow claimed the bronze medals.
Read more about 2007 Russian Premier League: Tie-breaking Criteria, Final Standings, Top Goalscorers, Awards, Season Results, Season Statistics, Medal Squads
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