Belarusian Cup· Season 2026
Brest came from 1-2 down with two third-period goals to beat Baranavichy 3-2 in the Belarusian Cup. Mashkov scored the winner at 47:12.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
A scoreless first period gave way to three goals in nine minutes of the second. Yegor Klavdiyev opened the scoring for Brest at 22:19 with Vladimir Mashkov providing the assist, but Baranavichy hit back in quick succession — Arseni Sazanovich levelled at 28:29 and Artyom Sereda put the visitors ahead at 31:37. Baranavichy carried that 2–1 lead into the second intermission.
Brest's response came in the third period. Artyom Nikitich, assisted by Stanislav Kuchkin, fired the equaliser at 43:48. Then Mashkov — already on the scoresheet with an assist — completed the turnaround at 47:12, with Maxim Melnikov and Andrei Shikut drawing the assists. Baranavichy managed only four shots in the final period and could not find an equaliser.
The Turning Point
Mashkov's goal at 47:12, less than four minutes after Nikitich's equaliser, broke Baranavichy's resistance. Brest outshot Baranavichy 14–4 in the third period (42–25 overall), and the quick one-two punch left the visitors no time to reorganise. Baranavichy's offensive-zone time dwindled in the closing 12 minutes as Brest's depth took control.
Key Performers
- Vladimir Mashkov (Brest) — One goal (the winner at 47:12) and one assist (on Klavdiyev's opener). The most influential player on the ice. Player of the Match.
- Artyom Nikitich (Brest) — Equalised at 43:48 to reset the momentum; his goal triggered the decisive surge.
- Arseni Sazanovich (Baranavichy) — A well-taken equaliser at 28:29 that sparked Baranavichy's best spell.
- Artyom Sereda (Baranavichy) — Made it 2–1 at 31:37, giving the visitors a deserved lead at the second break.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The 3–2 scoreline fits the fixture's long-run pattern: 28 of 29 H2H meetings (97%) have gone over 2.5 total goals, and both teams have scored in 23 of 29 (79%). Brest's 22–7 head-to-head advantage from 29 meetings (76%) is the backdrop, but the match itself was balanced for 40 minutes.
The decisive gap was third-period execution. Baranavichy registered just 4 shots in the final frame against Brest's 14 — a 78% shot-share for the home side. Brest also held a 42–25 edge in total shots, reflecting sustained pressure across the second and third periods (19+14) after a cautious first. Both sides incurred two minor penalties each, discipline that kept the game at 5-on-5 for nearly the entire 60 minutes.
What It Means
Brest's third consecutive Group A win (after victories over Lida and Molodechno) strengthens their bid for a top-four finish and a spot in the quarter-finals. Baranavichy remain anchored near the bottom of the seven-team group after their third loss in four matches. The group stage continues through the coming week, with the knockout rounds beginning in September.
Verdict
Brest's response to a second-period deficit was clinical — two goals in 3:24 of third-period play, underpinned by a 14–4 shot advantage that told the real story. For Baranavichy, the collapse after a credible 40-minute performance continues an uphill Cup campaign. Brest carry momentum into the group-stage run-in.
Match Events
Key match events between Brest and Baranavichy — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
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Rivalry since 2018
Brest vs Baranavichy Head to Head Results· 29
Brest and Baranavichy have met 29 times — Brest won 22, Baranavichy won 7, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Brest leads the head-to-head with 22 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 169 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.83 per match (110 for the home side, 59 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 23 matches (79%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 28 games (97%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–2 in 2020.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 25 Aug 2026