Mogilev vs Lokomotiv Orsha

Gapeyev's second goal early in the third period broke the deadlock and shifted momentum decisively. Until that point, the game had been a back-and-forth affair with neither side able to hold a lead. Once Mogilev went ahead 3-2, they tightened defensively and added the insurance goal to close out the win.

D. Gapeyev (Mogilev) — Two goals, including the crucial third-period strike that put his team ahead for good. The player of the match.

K. Parkhomenko (Mogilev) — Scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and was a constant threat in the offensive zone.

K. Bovin (Lokomotiv Orsha) — Opened the scoring with a well-taken finish and was Orsha's most dangerous attacker on the day.

The period scores — 1-1, 1-1, 2-0 — tell the story of a closely contested game that Mogilev seized control of in the final frame. Lokomotiv Orsha matched Mogilev through 40 minutes but could not contain the home side's surge in the third period. The 4-2 final scoreline is the 46th time in 50 H2H meetings that this fixture has produced over 2.5 total goals (92%), consistent with the rivalry's high-scoring trend.

This was a pre-season friendly for both Belarusian clubs as they prepared for the 2026-27 campaign. Mogilev will take confidence from the comeback win, particularly the ability to close out the third period. Lokomotiv Orsha, who led the H2H series 30-20 heading into this match, will look to sharpen their defensive work in the final frame ahead of competitive fixtures.

A tale of two halves — or rather, two periods and a third. Mogilev matched Lokomotiv's intensity through 40 minutes and then overpowered them when it mattered. Gapeyev's double was the difference, and the third-period dominance will be the lasting takeaway for the home side.