Dinamo Brest Storm Past Naftan in Six-Goal Belarusian Classic

Naftan Novopolotsk 2–4 Dinamo Brest
Belarusian Premier League | July 3, 2026

Dinamo Brest produced a thrilling attacking display to defeat Naftan Novopolotsk 4-2 at the Atlant Stadium, climbing into the upper half of the Belarusian Premier League table. The visitors raced into a three-goal first-half lead before surviving a brief Naftan revival after the interval.

Match Overview

The match began at a blistering pace. Dinamo Brest took control from the opening whistle, pressing high and forcing early errors from the Naftan defence. By the 22nd minute, the visitors were 2-0 up courtesy of a clinical finish from striker Pavel Savitskiy and a well-worked set-piece header from centre-back Maksim Vitus. A third goal just before half-time, scored by Roman Yuzepchuk after a devastating counter-attack, left the home side shell-shocked.

Second-Half Drama

Naftan emerged with renewed energy in the second half. Substitute Igor Trukhov pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, and the home crowd roared as Aleksey Kharitonov volleyed home a cross ten minutes later to make it 3-2. However, any hopes of a comeback were extinguished when Dinamo Brest’s Sergey Kislyak restored the two-goal cushion in the 78th minute with a low drive from the edge of the area.

Tactical Story

Dinamo Brest’s aggressive 4-3-3 formation overwhelmed Naftan’s 4-4-2. The visitors’ full-backs pushed high, creating overloads in wide areas. Naftan struggled to contain the movement of Savitskiy, who dropped deep to link play. After Naftan’s second-half tactical switch to a 4-2-3-1, they found more joy through the middle, but defensive lapses at crucial moments cost them dearly.

Standout Players

• Pavel Savitskiy (Dinamo Brest) – A goal and an assist, constantly dangerous.
• Roman Yuzepchuk (Dinamo Brest) – Scored a vital third goal and ran tirelessly.
• Igor Trukhov (Naftan) – Brought his team back into the game with a composed penalty.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts Dinamo Brest to fifth place in the Belarusian Premier League, now six points behind leaders BATE Borisov. Naftan remain in the relegation zone, sitting 14th, with their defensive fragility exposed once again. The result sets up a crucial midweek clash for both sides.