Slavutych came to Zhlobin and took all three points, winning 6:3 in the Belarus Cup on Tuesday. The visitors had already beaten the hosts 3:2 earlier in August, and this time the margin was wider. It was a result that left the table shaken, though not completely rearranged.
Zhlobin remain top after six games, but the gap between first and third is now tighter. Slavutych sit third with four wins from six, one behind the leaders. The cup run keeps them in contention for European qualification, while Zhlobin's unbeaten league form took a hit.
And here's the thing about recent form. Zhlobin had won four of their last five, including a 4:2 victory over Molodechno on Monday. Slavutych were less consistent, losing to Vitebsk 3:2 and beating Brest 2:1. The away team's momentum shifted sharply on this afternoon.
To be fair, a 6:3 scoreline suggests a match that opened quickly and never closed. Without minute-by-minute details, the pattern is clear from the result alone. Zhlobin started at home with confidence, but Slavutych's attack found space and took advantage.
By then, the visitors had extended their unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions. The goal difference now sits at +3 for Slavutych, while Zhlobin's stands at +2. It is a cup tie that will be remembered more for what it reveals about both sides than for the date on the fixture list.