Neman Grodno Claims Belarusian Super Cup in Thrilling Shootout

Grodno’s Neman secured their first-ever Belarusian Super Cup title after a hard-fought victory against Maksline Vitebsk, decided in a dramatic penalty shootout. The win marks a historic moment for the club.

Savitsky Reflects on the Victory

Forward Pavel Savitsky expressed the team’s joy following the match. Grodno didn’t have such a trophy, so we’re particularly happy. They turned the game around. he stated. He also credited their opponents, saying, Maksline must be given credit: they play very good football. It will be much more fascinating on the grass. A good opponent – it’s great that we won. Savitsky emphasized the team’s resilience, noting, Everything is based on strong-willed qualities. We had a good conversation during the break. The first half in our performance is about nothing at all.

Newcomer Integration

Savitsky also touched upon the integration of new players into the Neman squad. – Dima Radikovsky trained with us for one day – he does a penalty shootout. Well, of course, I told him how to hit (laughs),” Savitsky shared on the “On the Verge of a Foul” program on Belarus 5 TV channel.

Neman Grodno, the current holder of the Belarus Cup, faced the national champion, Maksline Vitebsk, in the Super Cup clash. Despite conceding two goals in the first half, the team mounted a comeback in the second half to force a penalty shootout, ultimately securing the victory.

This victory represents a significant milestone for Neman Grodno and sets a positive tone for the season ahead. The team’s determination and ability to overcome adversity were key factors in their Super Cup triumph.