Ekibastuzets earned a 2-1 home win over Akademiya Ontustik in the Kazakhstan Division 1 on August 28, 2025. The victory was an important one in the context of the league season, helping Ekibastuzets maintain their push near the top of the table. The home side started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, taking control of the match. They doubled their lead before halftime with a well-taken strike, seemingly putting the game to bed. However, Akademiya Ontustik showed great spirit in the second half, pulling a goal back to set up a tense finale. Ekibastuzets had to withstand a period of sustained pressure but managed to see out the game, thanks in part to some crucial saves from their goalkeeper. The three points keep Ekibastuzets in the promotion conversation, while Ontustik's fightback, though falling short, showed positive signs.