Maxline Vitebsk Dominate FK Sutjeska Niksic in Europa Conference League Qualifier

In a commanding display of European football, Belarusian side Maxline Vitebsk swept aside Montenegrin visitors FK Sutjeska Niksic with a convincing 3-0 victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying round on July 24, 2026. The match, played at a neutral venue due to scheduling, saw the home side take control from the opening whistle and never look back.

First-Half Breakthrough

Maxline Vitebsk wasted no time imposing themselves. After a series of early corners, the deadlock was broken in the 18th minute when midfielder Dmitriy Kovalev curled a free kick into the top corner, leaving Sutjeska goalkeeper Miloš Radanović with no chance. The goal energized the Belarusian side, who continued to press high and disrupt the visitors' build-up play.

Second-Half Sealer

The second half began with Sutjeska trying to mount a comeback, but Maxline Vitebsk’s defense, anchored by captain Sergei Veremko, remained resolute. In the 63rd minute, a swift counter-attack saw winger Ivan Zubovich double the lead with a clinical finish from the edge of the box. The visitors’ spirits visibly sagged, and Maxline added a third in the 78th minute when substitute Pavel Savitski nodded home from a corner.

Key Stats and Takeaways

• Possession: Maxline Vitebsk 54% – 46% FK Sutjeska Niksic
• Shots on target: 7 vs 2
• Corners: 8 vs 3
• Maxline Vitebsk now hold a commanding lead ahead of the return leg in Montenegro.
• FK Sutjeska Niksic will need to overturn a three-goal deficit to stay in the competition.

The result marks a significant step for Maxline Vitebsk in their quest to reach the group stages of the UEFA Europa Conference League. With a clean sheet and three away goals (though technically at a neutral site), they are firmly in the driver’s seat.