Belkard secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Ostromets in the First League on Sunday at their home ground. The result moved the visitors further clear of mid-table contention while reinforcing Ostromets' struggles in the lower reaches of the table. It was a performance that reflected the gap between seventh and twelfth place.
Belkard had looked solid in their recent outings, picking up wins against Slonim and BATÉ II before a draw with Yun Minsk. That form carried through against Ostromets, who had shown promise with back-to-back victories over Minsk II and Osipovichi but wilted under pressure. The away side never looked troubled at any point.
The standings tell a clear story now. Belkard sit on 34 points from 23 games, seven wins clear of the danger zone. Ostromms remain on 27 points from 22 matches, still searching for consistency after seven defeats this season. The goal difference will matter if the final stretch tightens.
Ostromets had been building momentum with that win over Minsk II last weekend, ending a run of mixed results. They failed to replicate that energy here, particularly in the second half when Belkard went for the jugular. The home side never got going after going behind.
The result keeps Belkard's push for a higher finish on track. They now have a comfortable buffer in the standings with matches to come. Ostromets face a tougher task ahead if they want to climb out of the bottom half of the table.