Third consecutive loss to Belarus for Russia

The fourth match of the 2025 Liga Stavok National Team Tour saw Russia drop a 1:3 home loss to Belarus in Tolyatti.

This did indeed mark the Belarusians' third consecutive victory against the Russians since the tour began.

Dinamo Minsk forward Vitaly Pinchuk was the star of the show, netting a goal apiece in the three stanzas to secure another win for his side.

SKA forward Mikhail Vorobyov did reply for Russia in the 33rd minute with club teammate Sergei Plotnikov providing the assist, but Belarus kept the hosts at bay and iced it with Pinchuk sealing his hat-trick in the early stages of the third period.

The next match between the two sides is scheduled to take place in Minsk on Thursday. Puck-drop is planned for 19:30 Moscow time.

Match protocol:

Russia - Belarus - 1:3 (0:1, 1:1, 0:1)

Goals:

0:1 Pinchuk (Borikov, Voronov), 11.26
0:2 Pinchuk (Borikov), 31.24
1:2 Vorobyov (Plotnikov), 32.32
1:3 Pinchuk (Lipsky), 41.01

Goalkeepers: Mishurov - Shostak

Shots on target: 27 - 23

Blocked shots: 11 - 26

Penalty minutes: 8 - 33

06.05.2025.