Kaisar Kyzylorda Stages Comeback to Down FK Kaspyi Aktau 2-1

Match Date: June 14, 2026 | League: Kazakhstan Premier League

In a gripping Kazakhstan Premier League encounter at the Zhastar Stadium, Kaisar Kyzylorda secured a vital 2-1 away victory over FK Kaspyi Aktau. The result lifted Kaisar into mid-table safety while leaving Kaspyi Aktau hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone.

The home side drew first blood in the 23rd minute through a well-worked set piece. Midfielder Yerkebulan Nurgaliyev curled a free kick into the box, where defender Arman Bektauov rose highest to nod past Kaisar goalkeeper Maksim Samokhin. Kaspyi Aktau dominated the opening half-hour, pressing high and creating several half-chances, but failed to extend their lead.

Kaisar Kyzylorda grew into the match after the break, adjusting their formation to a more aggressive 4–3–3. The equaliser came in the 57th minute when winger Ruslan Kussainov cut inside from the left flank and unleashed a dipping shot from 20 yards that beat the home keeper at his near post. The goal shifted momentum decisively.

Ten minutes later, Kaisar completed the turnaround. A swift counter-attack saw striker Artem Nikitin release a perfectly weighted through ball to substitute Vladimir Loginov, who slotted calmly under the advancing goalkeeper. Kaspyi Aktau pushed for an equaliser in the final stages but were repeatedly denied by Samokhin, who made three crucial saves in stoppage time.

The win moved Kaisar Kyzylorda to 23 points, while Kaspyi Aktau remained on 16, level with the relegation play-off spot. With the season entering its decisive final third, Kaspyi Aktau will need to address defensive lapses that have now cost them seven points from winning positions this campaign.