After 8 match-days which proceeded normally, along with crowds and under minimum restrictions, COVID-19 has started to catch up with Belarusian football.
Earlier this week, FC Minsk have reported that a few of their player have been suspected of carrying the virus - and the team has entered lockdown.
Their match against Neman Grodno, scheduled for today - has been postponed. It is currently unclear how this situation will affect the rest of the teams, but it is fair to say that there is a growing possibility of Belarusian football stopping in the near future.
Torpedo BelAZ Zhodino v Gorodeya
The recurring theme this season has been the constant change of table leaders, and the high number of teams that feel they have a chance to surprise early on. One of those sides is Torpedo BelAZ, who won today 3-1 and temporarily jumped to first place - at least until the match-day will complete.
Torpedo made easy work of the guests. Brazilian Lipe Veloso tapped home in front of an empty net In the 26th minute, and added a second in the 53rd after a beautiful team move that left him alone in front of goal. In between, Stanislav Sazonovich was sent off for Gorodeya for a second yellow card - after a high tackle on Gabriel Ramos.
In the 74th minute, Lazar Sajcic scored a consolation for Gorodeya. But if anyone thought this will scare Torpedo, the response came after three minutes: Andrey Khachaturyan killed the game for good with the third for his team. On the one hand, the hosts can celebrate today - but who knows for how much longer the league will go on at this rate?
