Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Vitebsk 5th with 47 points, Shakhtyor 16th with 2, 45 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.1/0.83 for Vitebsk and 0.63/1.5 for Shakhtyor (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.17.
The match was played at Stadyen Central'ny Vitsyebski (capacity 8,350). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Vitebsk: Illia Lukashevich (19' og), Karen Vardanyan (55') · Shakhtyor: Vladislav Kabyshev (41')
Key stats
Possession: Vitebsk 46% · Shakhtyor 54% · Total shots: 11-4 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 5-2