Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Kazakhstan (4th, 18 pts) held an 18-point advantage over San Marino (6th, 0 pts). Recent form told a different story for San Marino: only 47th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. In league terms the two rates read 1.6/1.2 for Kazakhstan and 0.3/3.1 for San Marino (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.44.
San Marino entered with nine losses in a row. The five-game form split read 9/15 points for Kazakhstan against 0/15 for San Marino.
Astana Arena, capacity 30,000, hosted the game. Kazakhstan led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Kazakhstan: Islam Chesnokov (19'), Islam Chesnokov (51'), Abat Aymbetov (90') · San Marino: Simone Franciosi (60')
Key stats
Possession: Kazakhstan 66% · San Marino 34% · Total shots: 11-5 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 6-2