Baranovichi claimed a 5:3 victory against Lida in the Belarus Cup on 3 August 2026. The hosts finished ahead of the visitors after a match defined by goals. The outcome followed a similar result between the two clubs earlier in the month.
«And here's the thing», the sides met just 4 days prior on 29 July. In that contest, Baranovichi also won 5:2. Lida found themselves on the receiving end of another high-scoring defeat. The visitors conceded 8 goals across the 2 meetings.
To be fair, the defensive struggles were evident for both parties. Baranovichi sat 7th in the league, while Lida occupied 6th. Both teams carried a record of 1 win and 5 losses without points.
By then, the cup fixture offered no shelter for the visitors. Lida had recently lost 3:5 to Kaluga on 1 August. Baranovichi came off a 0:4 defeat to Soligorsk on 1 March. The cup performance stood in contrast to their league results.
The win keeps Baranovichi in contention for the next stage. Lida must look to improve their defensive structure after the match. The scoreline reflected the open nature of the game.