OSIPOVICHY, Belarus (Interstat) — Visiting Osipovichy secured a 2-1 upset victory over Niva Dolbizno in a BLR First Division match Friday at Stadyen Niva. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the hosts.

Andrey Emeljanov opened the scoring for Osipovichy in the 13th minute. Niva Dolbizno midfielder Dmitri Fedortsov answered with a goal in the 33rd, assisted by Pavel Pampukha, who then scored himself in the 42nd minute to give the hosts a lead. Osipovichy equalized through Lifumpa Mwandwe in the 79th minute before Toby Raison netted the decisive goal in the 86th. Fedortsov added a late consolation in stoppage time.

The win gives Osipovichy a winning start to the league season, while Niva Dolbizno begins with a loss.