Match Report
Defeat had followed defeat for Irtysh — three in succession. From the last five rounds, Irtysh held 4 points of 15 and Kyzyl-Zhar 10.
The sides have met 6 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Irtysh, 2 draws and 2 for Kyzyl-Zhar, at 2.33 goals per meeting. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The match was played at Pavlodar Central Stadium (capacity 15,000). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Irtysh: Miras Turlybek (30') · Kyzyl-Zhar: Demiyat Slambekov (23'), Plamen Galabov (58')
Key stats
Possession: Irtysh 57% · Kyzyl-Zhar 43% · Total shots: 9-13 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 4-6