Zenit 4-3 Japan U18 in the U18 Valentin Granatkin Memorial Cup.

Zenit won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–D), scoring 7 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 1 time: Zenit 1 win, Japan U18 0, 0 draws.