Kommunalnik Slonim earned a crucial 3-1 victory away at FK Lida in the Belarusian First League, climbing away from the relegation scrap with a composed performance at the Stadion Yuniynat. The visitors, who entered the match having lost three of their previous four away games, produced a resolute display that silenced the home crowd. The result lifted Kommunalnik into mid‑table safety, while Lida slipped closer to the bottom two.

Match Overview

Lida started brightly and took an early lead in the 14th minute. A corner was swung in and met by the head of Dmitry Gomza, who powered his effort past the Kommunalnik goalkeeper. The home side’s joy was short‑lived, however, as Kommunalnik equalised just six minutes later. A swift break down the left saw Yevgeny Kleshchenko cross for Aleksandr Shpilev to fire home from six yards. The first half remained even, with both sides creating half‑chances, but the score remained 1-1 at the interval.

Second Half Turnaround

Kommunalnik seized control after the restart. In the 56th minute, midfielder Sergey Khatskevich unleashed a fierce drive from 25 yards that dipped over the Lida goalkeeper and into the net. The goal visibly deflated the hosts, and Kommunalnik sensed an opportunity to finish the game. They added a third goal in the 78th minute when substitute Pavel Volodko latched onto a defensive error and rounded the keeper to slot into an empty net. Lida pushed forward in the closing stages but could not find a way back.

Key Facts

• Possession: Lida 48% – 52% Kommunalnik
• Shots on target: Lida 4 – 6 Kommunalnik
• Yellow cards: Lida 3 – 2 Kommunalnik

Season Impact

The victory lifted Kommunalnik Slonim to 10th place in the 16‑team First League, three points clear of the relegation playoff spot. FK Lida dropped to 14th, now only two points above the automatic relegation places. For Kommunalnik, the win was only their second away from home this season and provided a major confidence boost as they aim to secure another year in the second tier.