STOCKHOLM, Sweden (March 12, 2026) (Interstat) — Lida delivered a significant upset, defeating Viktoriya Maryin 3-1 on Thursday in a UEFA Europa Conference League match at Stadyen Haradski. Defying a pre-game projection that gave the home side nearly an 80% chance to win, the visitors secured the victory with key contributions from substitutes.

Marlon Gomes opened the scoring for Lida in the 36th minute, followed by a goal from Newerton in the 48th. Viktoriya Maryin’s Mikael Ishak cut the deficit in the 70th minute, but Lida’s Danila Slesarchuk sealed the match with a goal in the 85th. The match was contentious, featuring 11 yellow cards. With the win, Lida begins its campaign 1-0, while Viktoriya Maryin starts 0-1.