Belarus U19 3-0 Slovakia U19 – UEFA European U19 Football Championship

Belarus U19 produced an emphatic performance on May 21, 2026, dismantling Slovakia U19 by a 3-0 scoreline in the UEFA European U19 Football Championship. The victory at the Borisov Arena underscored Belarus’s growing reputation as a competitive force in youth international football.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Belarus took control of the proceedings. Their aggressive pressing and quick passing carved open the Slovakian defense repeatedly. By half-time, they had already built a comfortable two-goal lead. The second half saw Slovakia attempt a comeback, but Belarus sealed the win with a clinical third goal and then managed the game effectively.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Belarus opened the scoring through forward Andrei Krotov, who latched onto a through ball and slotted past the goalkeeper.
• 34th minute: A well-worked corner routine found defender Pavel Lukashevich unmarked at the back post, heading home to double the lead.
• 67th minute: Substitution paid off as midfielder Ilya Lapshin fired a stunning volley from outside the box to make it 3-0.
• Late period: Slovakia had a goal disallowed for offside, and Belarus held firm to keep a clean sheet.

Tactical Story

Belarus lined up in a fluid 4-3-3 that allowed their wingers to drift inside and overload the midfield. Slovakia’s 4-4-2 was outnumbered in central areas, and their full-backs struggled to cope with Belarus’s pace on the counter. The Belarusian press forced Slovakia into several misplaced passes, leading to dangerous transitions. Defensively, Belarus stayed compact and rarely allowed clear sight of goal.

Standouts

• Andrei Krotov (FW, Belarus): A goal and an assist, constantly a threat with his movement and finishing.
• Ilya Lapshin (MF, Belarus): Came off the bench to score a spectacular goal and added energy in midfield.
• Slovakia – Martin Pajta (GK): Despite conceding three, he made several fine saves to prevent an even larger defeat.

Table Impact

This dominant win lifts Belarus U19 to the top of their group, with three points and a healthy goal difference. Slovakia, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as they face a must-win match in their next fixture. The result sends a clear message that Belarus are serious contenders in this edition of the UEFA European U19 Football Championship.