PINSK, Belarus (Interstat) — Vitaliy Kibuk scored in the 57th minute and Volna Pinsk held on for a 1-0 victory over Smorgon in a football match. The home side broke through after a tight opening hour and then protected its narrow lead through the closing stages, despite finishing the game with 10 men. Smorgon could not find an equalizing goal and was shut out for the match. The only goal came after a first half that produced a caution but no goals, leaving Volna Pinsk to defend its advantage after the interval.

The game’s first caution arrived early when Smorgon was shown a yellow card in the second minute. Volna Pinsk’s breakthrough came after the interval, with Kibuk finishing the only goal of the contest in the 57th minute. Volna Pinsk’s task grew harder in the 78th minute when Radzhabov A. was sent off with a red card. The home side then had to manage the final minutes a man short while protecting its one-goal advantage. Smorgon pushed for a response but was unable to break through before the final whistle. The red card was the only dismissal of the match, and the early yellow remained the first disciplinary entry.

The result gave Volna Pinsk a second win in this competition this season. Volna Pinsk’s record in this competition now stands at 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, and its record across all competitions is also 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. Smorgon’s record in this competition is now 3 wins and 3 losses, matching its record across all competitions at 3 wins and 3 losses. Both sides have now played six matches in the competition this season. The match added another tight chapter to a season in which both sides have had uneven results.

Volna Pinsk entered the match after a 3-1 win at BumProm Gomel, a 1-4 home loss to Minsk II, a 1-1 draw at Osipovichi, a 0-2 home loss to Lida and a 0-4 loss at Niva Dolbizno in its previous five matches. Smorgon’s recent run included a 0-4 loss at Soligorsk, a 1-0 home win over BumProm Gomel, a 2-0 win at Minsk II, a 2-0 home win over Osipovichi and a 1-2 loss at Lida. Those results framed a matchup between sides looking to stabilize their form in the competition. The visitors had won three of their previous five, while Volna Pinsk had one win, one draw and three losses in that span.

Kibuk’s performance stood out as the decisive contribution. He logged 90 minutes and scored one goal, providing the finish that separated the teams. The goal was his only strike of the match and proved enough for Volna Pinsk to take the full result. Smorgon, meanwhile, was left to rue an inability to score. The visitors could not produce a finishing touch after falling behind. Kibuk’s goal remained the difference as Volna Pinsk closed out the win.

Volna Pinsk managed the game after the red card by staying compact and limiting clear openings. Smorgon increased its push late, but Volna Pinsk’s back line and goalkeeper held firm. The final whistle confirmed a home win built on Kibuk’s second-half goal and a defensive effort that survived the loss of Radzhabov A. Smorgon’s search for an equalizer continued until the end but produced no reward. Volna Pinsk took the victory after scoring the only goal of the contest and keeping Smorgon off the scoreboard.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Volna Pinsk 1, Smorgon 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Smorgon with a 62.8 percent probability to win.