Niva Dolbizno Cruise Past Ostrowitz 2-0 in Belarusian First League

Match Date: July 25, 2026 | Venue: Stadyen Niva, Dolbizno

Niva Dolbizno continued their push for promotion with a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Ostrowitz in the Belarusian First League. The clean sheet and efficient attacking display moved Niva closer to the top two playoff spots.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Niva Dolbizno asserted control, pressing high and forcing Ostrowitz into defensive errors. Ostrowitz, mid-table with little to play for, struggled to create meaningful chances and rarely threatened the home goal.

Key Moments

• 19th minute – Niva took the lead when a corner was met by defender Sergey Kuzmich, who powered a header into the net.
• 38th minute – The home side doubled their advantage. A quick counterattack saw winger Pavel Yakovlev square the ball for Dmitry Kozlov to tap in.
• 55th minute – Ostrowitz had their best chance, but striker Alexei Petrov saw his shot saved by goalkeeper Vladimir Tishchenko.
• 78th minute – Ostrowitz were reduced to ten men after a second yellow card for midfielder Ivan Shapovalov for a late tackle.

Team Performance

Niva Dolbizno’s midfield duo of Maxim Lobanov and Yuri Samoilov controlled the tempo, completing over 90% of their passes. The defense, led by veteran Aleksandr Glebov, recorded their fifth clean sheet in ten league matches.

Player of the Match

Sergey Kuzmich was a rock at the back and scored the opening goal. His aerial dominance and precise passing set the tone for Niva’s performance.

League Standings

The win lifts Niva Dolbizno into third place in the Belarusian First League, just one point behind second-place Belshina Bobruisk. Ostrowitz remain in seventh, 10 points clear of relegation but 12 points adrift of the top three. With eight rounds left, Niva are firmly in the promotion race.