Belarus round-up: Pletnev keeps Torpedo top
Thursday, May 30, 2002
Article summary
A late goal earned Torpedo-MAZ Minsk a 1-0 win against FC Zvezda-VA-BGU Minsk on Thursday.
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Torpedo-MAZ Minsk increased their lead at the top of the Belarussian first division today with a late win against FC Zvezda-VA-BGU Minsk.
Solitary strike
Andrei Pletnev was Torpedo's hero, slotting into the net two minutes from time just as the game seemed to be heading for a draw. The result was harsh on Zvezda, who have just one win from their first seven league games this season.
Pole position
Torpedo now lead the table by five points, but have played a game more than second placed FC BATE Borisov.