FK Minsk B Edges Out Uni X-Labs Minsk in Belarusian First League Thriller

Minsk, Belarus — July 26, 2026 — FK Minsk B earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Uni X-Labs Minsk in a closely contested Belarusian First League encounter at the KFP Minsk Stadium on Sunday night. The result keeps Minsk B’s promotion hopes alive, while Uni X-Labs remains in the lower half of the table.

The home side struck first in the 23rd minute when forward Mikita Khailionak latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. Uni X-Labs responded just before half‑time, equalizing through a powerful header from Artem Sukhotskiy following a corner kick.

Minsk B regained the lead early in the second half. In the 57th minute, midfielder Yevgeny Malashevich curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the visiting keeper with no chance. Despite late pressure from Uni X-Labs, Minsk B's defense held firm to secure three vital points at home.

The match was a tale of two contrasting approaches: Minsk B's possession-based game versus Uni X-Labs' direct counterattacks. Minsk B enjoyed 58% of the ball and created more clear‑cut chances, while the visitors showed resilience but lacked a cutting edge in the final third.

With this win, FK Minsk B climbs to fourth in the Belarusian First League standings, eight points behind leaders FC Molodechno with a game in hand. Uni X-Labs, meanwhile, remain in ninth place, needing to turn around their away form to stay out of the relegation picture.