Molodechno secured a 6-2 victory over Lida in the Belarus Cup on Tuesday evening. The match took place at the Lida Stadium on 12 August, ending a run of matches for both clubs.
To be fair, the table makes for a strange reading. Both sides sat on 0 points after 6 games. Lida held sixth place with 1 win and 5 losses, while Molodechno were fourth with 3 wins.
And here's the thing regarding the flow of the match. Lida have conceded 9 goals in their last 3 outings. Molodechno have scored 8 in their last 2 games. The defensive records were on display for all to see.
By then, the visitors had taken control. They ran the show for large stretches, capitalising on the hosts' defensive frailties. Lida managed 2 responses, but they were not enough to change the outcome.
The cup does not reward consistency in the league. The result leaves Molodechno in fourth place. Lida remain winless with 5 defeats.