Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Kairat (2nd, 54 pts) held a 30-point advantage over Kyzyl-Zhar (11th, 24 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.08/1.46 for Kyzyl-Zhar and 2.04/0.65 for Kairat (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Across 16 recorded meetings, Kyzyl-Zhar have 3 wins to Kairat's 11, with 2 draws, at 2.44 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Stadion Karasay (capacity 11,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 2-2 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-4.
Goal scorers
Kyzyl-Zhar: S. Bahoken (22'), Etienne Beugre (39') · Kairat: Jaakko Oksanen (9'), Marc Gual (13'), Jorginho (78'), Luís Mata (90')
Key stats
Possession: Kyzyl-Zhar 42% · Kairat 58% · Total shots: 12-13 · On target: 6-8 · Corners: 3-3