Slavutych beat Novopolotsk 4:2 in the Belarus Cup on 4 August 2026. The home side took three points from a cup fixture that maintained their position in third place. And here's the thing - the result might have been closer than the score suggests.
Both teams sat on zero points before kick-off despite playing six games each. Slavutych had won four of those matches, while Novopolotsk managed only two victories. The hosts brought a 3:1 win over Gomel from 2 August into this cup tie.
The away side had lost four of their six matches, including defeats to Lida and Baranavichy. Their recent record showed some bright spots against Baranavichy and a heavy 7:1 loss to Mogilev in February. To be fair, cup fixtures often bring different intensity. By then, the away side had already shown they could compete.
The result leaves Slavutych in third with Novopolotsk still fifth in the table. The home side ended a run of inconsistent results after a demanding week. By then, the gap between the two sides was clear to see.
The table shows both teams on zero points after six matches each. Slavutych hold third place with four wins, while Novopolotsk occupy fifth with two victories. Cup football has its own rules, and this result confirmed the home side's superior record.