FC Kairat Almaty secured a narrow 0-1 away victory over FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod in an international club friendly on February 19, 2026. The Kazakhstani side managed to grind out a win on the road against their Russian opponents, with a single goal proving decisive. The match was a tight affair, with both teams cautious in their approach during the early exchanges. FC Kairat Almaty found the breakthrough likely in the second half, capitalizing on a moment of quality or a defensive error to take the lead. FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod pushed for an equalizer but found the visiting defense organized and difficult to break down. This 1-0 result gives FC Kairat a positive result to build on, while Nizhniy Novgorod will look to learn from the defeat as they continue their pre-season preparations.