Match Report
The table read 5th (Kazakhstan, 3 pts) against 2nd (Ukraine, 12 pts), 9 points apart. Kazakhstan ranked just 47th in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position. In league terms the two rates read 0.63/2.5 for Kazakhstan and 1.38/1 for Ukraine (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Ukraine, 9.
Astana Arena in Nur-Sultan, capacity 23,804, hosted the game. Ukraine led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-2 full-time score.




