FC Molodechno edged out Kommunalnik Slonim 1‑0 in a hard‑fought Belarusian First League encounter at the City Stadium in Molodechno on 16 May 2026. A solitary first‑half goal proved enough to secure all three points for the home side, who continue their push for promotion to the top flight.

The Decisive Moment

The only goal of the game arrived in the 28th minute. A well‑worked move down the left flank saw left‑back Ivan Karpovich deliver a low cross into the box. Striker Artyom Stasevich was first to react, steering the ball past Kommunalnik goalkeeper Dmitri Lukashevich from six yards out. It was Stasevich’s fourth goal of the season and a vital one for Molodechno.

Kommunalnik Slonim tried to respond immediately, with midfielder Pavel Savitskiy forcing a fine save from Molodechno’s goalkeeper Dmitri Kharitonov with a dipping volley from 25 yards. However, the visitors found themselves increasingly frustrated by a disciplined Molodechno defence that dropped deep and denied space in behind.

Second Half: Game Management

The second half lacked the intensity of the first, as FC Molodechno prioritised protecting their slender lead. They withdrew Stasevich just after the hour mark and introduced a defensive midfielder to shore up the centre of the park. Kommunalnik Slonim pushed forward but created only half‑chances – a header over the bar from a corner and a speculative long‑range effort that flew wide.

Tempers flared in the 78th minute when a robust challenge by Kommunalnik’s central defender led to a brief scuffle, but the referee quickly restored order. Molodechno’s goalkeeper Kharitonov was forced into one more save in stoppage time, palming away a fierce drive from substitute striker Yevgeni Shchemelev. The final whistle sparked celebrations among the home supporters, who recognised the importance of grinding out results in a tight promotion race.

Table Context

• FC Molodechno move up to third in the Belarusian First League, now four points behind leaders Belshina Bobruisk with a game in hand.
• Kommunalnik Slonim remain in 11th place, six points clear of the relegation play‑off spot but still needing to improve their away form.
• This was Molodechno’s third clean sheet in four home matches – a foundation for their promotion ambitions.

Star Men

Artyom Stasevich was the match winner, but the performance of Molodechno’s centre‑back pairing of Sergei Vasilyev and Vladislav Shirokov deserves special mention. They neutralised Kommunalnik’s aerial threat throughout the 90 minutes. For the visitors, midfielder Pavel Savitskiy was a tireless runner but lacked support from his forwards.

FC Molodechno will hope to carry this momentum into their next fixture against mid‑table rivals Volna Pinsk, while Kommunalnik Slonim must quickly regroup for a home tie against bottom‑side Osipovichi.