Vitebsk and Soligorsk ended their Belarus Cup encounter in a 3:4 victory for the visitors on 29 August 2026. Both sides came into the match on identical records of four wins and two defeats from six league games, sitting second and third respectively. The result keeps them level on points at the top of the table, though the goal difference will matter if they finish level.
Both teams had been scoring freely in recent league matches. Vitebsk had won three of their last five games while losing two, including a heavy 4:1 defeat to Zhlobin. Soligorsk showed similar volatility, with wins against Lida and Yunost Minsk but also losses to Norilsk and Brest. Things came to a head in this cup tie, with neither side able to hold their nerve.
The visitors took the lead in the second half and never looked back. Vitebsk fought back twice but Soligorsk's attack kept responding. By then, the home crowd had grown restless, and the stadium fell silent when the fourth away goal arrived. The decision was overturned in the visitors' favour, and they saw the game out despite pressure.
Both teams share the same league position with 0 points between them, a reflection of the points system in this competition. Four wins and two losses tells you both sides have been inconsistent but dangerous. The table goes out of the window in these games, and Soligorsk showed they can raise the tempo when they need to.
Vitebsk's recent results show a team that has been involved in high-scoring affairs. They beat Slavyuch 3:2 and Lokomotiv Orsha 5:2, but also lost to Gomel and Novopolotsk. Soligorsk's form was equally mixed, with a 5:1 win over Lida contrasting with a 3:1 loss to Brest. This cup match lived up to that reputation.
The result means both clubs remain in contention for the title race. Soligorsk move into a slightly stronger position on goal difference, though the gap remains minimal. Vitebsk will want to bounce back in their next league fixture, where they face a different challenge. The cup run continues, but the league is where the real work lies.