Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Zhenys (3rd, 58 pts) held a 27-point advantage over Taraz (12th, 31 pts). Recent form flatters Taraz's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 12th. In league terms the two rates read 2.21/1.21 for Zhenys and 1.68/2.04 for Taraz (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.88.
Defeat had not touched Zhenys in 5 games, having scored in 14 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Zhenys held 13 points of 15 and Taraz 7.
The venue was Stadion Qajimuqan Muñaytpasov in Shymkent, with room for 2,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-1 full-time score.


