Isloch Minsk, Neman win in Round 2 of Belarus Soccer League

By Robert H Kelly
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MINSK, BELARUS (March 29, 2020) The final two games of Round 2 of the Vysshaya Liga in Belarus were completed today, bringing an end to the round. Isloch Minsk downed Smolevichi by the score of 1-0, while Neman defeated Vitebsk by the score of 2-0.

In  Isloch's win, came in the ninth minute when 22-year-old forward Momo Yansane drilled the ball into the gaol for the only score of the game. In Neman's win, forward Gegam Kadimayn scored in the 51st minute, and following up with a penalty kick in the 58th minute to secure the win.

Both games were played in the stadiums with no spectators.

Round three action commences on April 3, 2020.

Belarusian Football Federation continues play during COVID-19 pandemic

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

MINSK, BELARUS (March 29, 2020) While the rest of the sports world has shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, soccer is still going strong in the European country of Belarus. Vysshaya Liga is the top division of professional of soccer  in Belarus, and is organized by the Belarusian Football Federation. 

With 16 teams competing, Round 1 of the league commenced on March 19 and concluded om March 22 with eight games. Currently in Round 2, six games have been completed, with two additional games scheduled for March 29.

The results of Round 2, held on March 28 are as follows:

Shakhtyor Soligorsk 2, Gorodeja 0 

FC Minsk 3, Dinamo Minsk 2

BATE 1, Slavia-Mozyr 2

Dinamo Brest 1, Slutsk 0

Enerhetik-BGU 1, Rukh Brest 0 

Zhodino 1, Belshina 0

The final two games of Round 2 scheduled for Sunday, March 29 are as follows:

Isloch Minsk  vs Smolevivhi

Neman  vs. Vitebsk

Round 3 kicks off on April 3 with two matches followed by three matches on April 4 and three matches on April 5.