Belshina Women Held to 1-1 Draw by Young ABFF U19 Side

In a closely contested Belarusian Women's Premier League match on July 12, 2026, Belshina Women were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against the ABFF U19 Women’s team. The result keeps Belshina in the hunt for a top-four finish while the young visitors gained a valuable point on the road.

Early Drama and Quick Response

Belshina took the lead in the 14th minute through striker Anna Kozlova, who finished a neat team move with a clinical left-footed strike from inside the box. The home side looked to build on the advantage, but ABFF U19 showed impressive composure for a team composed of the nation’s brightest teenage talents. They equalized just before the half-hour mark when a defensive lapse allowed midfielder Yulia Sokolova to slot home from a tight angle.

Second Half Battle

The second half saw both teams have chances to win the match. Belshina’s experience showed in their ability to control possession, but ABFF U19’s high-energy pressing caused problems. The visitors hit the crossbar in the 78th minute, while Belshina thought they had scored a late winner only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.

Development and Ambition

For ABFF U19 Women, this result is a testament to the growing depth of women’s football in Belarus. The side, which serves as a developmental team for the national youth setup, demonstrated tactical discipline and a never-say-die attitude. Belshina Women, meanwhile, will be frustrated not to have converted their overall dominance into three points but can take heart from their attacking play.

Both teams will now prepare for their next league fixtures, with Belshina aiming to return to winning ways and ABFF U19 looking to build on this encouraging performance.