Baranavichy — Vitebsk: 3:5, Extraliga

It was a swift turnaround in the Extraleague when Vitebsk beat Berezovichi 3-5 on Sunday, just two days after the hosts had won 4-2 at home. The result leaves Berezovichi ninth and Vitebsk eighth, both sides with 11 games played and no draws so far this season.

There were no official minute-by-minute events published for this fixture, but the scoreline tells its own story. We had called for a Vitebsk win with 59 per cent confidence, and the visitors paid for a sloppy opening by Berezovichi, who let the game slip after yesterday's confidence.

Berezovichi's recent run had looked promising — wins against Yunost Minsk and Soligorsk — but they felt the pressure of facing the same opponent again. Vitebsk, meanwhile, clawed their way back after losses to Slavutych and Mogilev, picking up a crucial road victory.

Both clubs sit without a single draw after 11 games, which says something about the competitive balance. Berezovichi need five more wins to catch Vitebsk's six, and the gap remains tight with the season still early.

The away win extends Vitebsk's momentum while handing Berezovichi their sixth defeat. It is the kind of result that keeps both sides within reach of each other in the table, and neither side can afford to look past the next fixture.