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Zenit hold on to international duo

Goalkeeper Viacheslav Malafeev and striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov have new deals with FC Zenit St. Peterburg.

Extended deals
Malafeev, 25, has signed a new deal tying him to Zenit until December 2009, while Kerzhakov, 22, has extended his contract by two years until December 2007.

Team leaders
Both players are team leaders and have had excellent seasons for the Russian Premier League's second-placed side. Kerzhakov is second leading scorer in the top flight with 14 goals, while Malafeev is considered to be the division's best goalkeeper. Both are Russian internationals.

Perfect start
Both Malafeev and Kerzhakov were in the Zenit side that beat FK Crvena Zvezda 4-0 in their UEFA Cup first round, first-leg tie at the Petrovsky stadium last Thursday. The second leg will be played in Belgrade on 30 September.