Gomel defeated Lokomotiv Orsha 4:0 in the Belarus Cup on Saturday. The home side took advantage of their position at the fourth spot in the table to secure a comfortable victory over the sixth-placed visitors. The result extended Gomel's recent winning form, while Lokomotiv Orsha continued their difficult run.
Gomel sit fourth after six games, with four wins and two defeats. Lokomotiv Orsha occupy sixth place following one victory and five losses. Both clubs are listed with zero points in the standings, though the table does not yet offer much substance given the season stage.
The hosts have shown mixed results lately. They beat Mogilev 4:1 on 4 August before losing 1:3 to Slavutich two days earlier. Previous encounters against Soligorsk produced varying fortunes, including a 3:2 win and two defeats.
Lokomotiv Orsha have struggled more consistently. Their most recent outing saw them lose 2:10 to Zhlobin, a result that stands out even in a tough run. They also lost to Neman Grodno on two occasions and have faced Gomel twice before, losing both matches.
The 4:0 scoreline reflects a straightforward cup tie where the hosts found no difficulty. Gomel's position at fourth suggests they remain competitive in the league, while Lokomotiv Orsha's sixth-place standing indicates they have work to do.