Slavia Mozyr produced one of the most entertaining attacking displays of the Belarusian Premier League round as they defeated FC Torpedo Zhodino 4-2 at Yunost Stadium on 25 October 2026. A second-half surge turned a tightly contested first half into a commanding home victory, with Slavia’s pressing and quick transitions proving too much for Torpedo to handle after the break.

Match overview

Torpedo Zhodino started with a compact shape and looked content to absorb pressure before striking on the counter. That approach nearly paid off early, but Slavia grew into the contest and gradually imposed their rhythm through midfield. The game was level at the interval, but the home side’s intensity rose sharply in the second half and they pulled away with a burst of goals that decided the match.

Key moments

• 12′ – Torpedo take the lead: A quick break caught Slavia’s back line high, and the visitors finished calmly to silence the home crowd.
• 28′ – Slavia equalise: Artem Petrenko found space at the edge of the box and curled a low effort beyond the goalkeeper.
• 52′ – Slavia go ahead: Petrenko struck again after a neat exchange on the right, turning the game on its head.
• 68′ – Third goal: Vladislav Malkevich arrived late in the box to convert a cut-back and give Slavia breathing room.
• 81′ – Fourth goal: Denis Laptev capped a flowing move with a composed finish, effectively sealing the points.
• 88′ – Torpedo consolation: A late set-piece scramble allowed the visitors to pull one back, but the result was already settled.

Tactical story

Slavia’s victory was built on aggressive pressing after half-time. Their midfield pushed higher, forcing Torpedo into hurried clearances and repeated turnovers in dangerous areas. The home side also used width well, stretching the visitors’ back line before attacking the penalty area with late runners. Torpedo defended bravely in the first half but struggled to sustain their shape once Slavia increased the tempo.

Standout performers

Petrenko was the obvious difference-maker with two goals, while Malkevich and Laptev gave Slavia multiple scoring threats from midfield. Torpedo’s goalkeeper made several important saves to keep the score respectable, and the visitors’ late consolation goal was a reward for their persistence, even if the overall performance fell short.

What it means

The win strengthens Slavia Mozyr’s position in the upper half of the Belarusian Premier League table and gives them momentum for the closing stretch of the season. For Torpedo Zhodino, the defeat is a missed opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them. Slavia’s four-goal performance also serves notice that they can punish opponents when their pressing game clicks.