FK Lida Survive Scare to Beat Shchuchyn 4-3 in Belarusian Cup Thriller

A pulsating Belarusian Cup tie on May 27, 2026 saw FK Lida edge Shchuchyn 4-3 in a match that produced seven goals, drama, and a late winner. The away side showed character to come from behind twice and eventually secure their place in the next round.

Match Overview

Shchuchyn, the home side, started brightly and took the lead twice in a frantic first half, but FK Lida replied on each occasion. The second half followed a similar pattern until Lida’s quality in the final third proved decisive in the closing stages.

Key Moments

• Early exchanges – Shchuchyn opened the scoring in the 6th minute through striker Dmitri Zyabkin, only for Lida’s captain Roman Belyavsky to equalise with a header in the 15th.
• Back and forth – The home side regained the lead via a deflected shot in the 32nd minute, but Lida again hit back just before the break – a superb solo run from winger Yegor Savitsky.
• Third equaliser – Shchuchyn made it 3-2 in the 60th minute from a set piece, but Lida responded within five minutes when substitute Artem Korol volleyed home.
• Late drama – With ten minutes left, Lida’s midfielder Pavel Tolkachev fired a low drive into the corner from 20 yards to make it 4-3, sparking wild celebrations from the travelling fans.

Tactical Story

Both sides played open, attacking football. Shchuchyn used direct balls to their target man, while Lida relied on quick transitions and width. The match became stretched, leaving gaps that both teams exploited. Lida’s superior bench depth and composure under pressure proved vital.

Standout Players

Roman Belyavsky (Lida) scored one and led the line with tireless running. Dmitri Zyabkin (Shchuchyn) bagged a brace but was ultimately on the losing side. Lida’s Pavel Tolkachev netted the winner and was named man of the match.

Season Impact

FK Lida advance after a memorable cup tie, while Shchuchyn exit with pride after pushing a higher-ranked opponent to the limit. The match will be remembered as one of the most entertaining of the tournament so far.