Dinamo Minsk secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Naftan Novopolotsk in the Belarusian Premier League on May 31, 2025. A late goal was enough to separate the teams and keep Dinamo Minsk firmly in the title race. In a match where Naftan defended resolutely, Dinamo Minsk struggled to break them down for long periods. The breakthrough finally came in the final fifteen minutes, with a midfielder arriving late in the box to slot home a cross. Naftan had a couple of opportunities on the counter-attack but could not find an equalizer against the league's top side. This 1-0 result exemplified the kind of gritty wins needed to challenge for championships, earning Dinamo Minsk three precious points. The Dinamo manager acknowledged the difficulty of the match and praised his team's persistence, while the Naftan coach took pride in his team's disciplined performance despite the narrow defeat.