The Kazakhstan Premier League match between FK Kaspyi Aktau and Okzhetpes on March 17, 2026, finished with a 1-3 victory for the away side at the Kaspyi Stadium. Okzhetpes secured a convincing away win, overturning an early deficit to claim all three points in a result that significantly boosts their position in the early-season league table. The home side, FK Kaspyi Aktau, opened the scoring midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error to take a 1-0 lead. However, Okzhetpes responded strongly before halftime, netting an equalizer from a well-worked set-piece. The second half was dominated by the visitors, who scored two more goals in a ten-minute spell, the first a clinical finish from a counter-attack and the second a powerful header from a corner. The match process highlighted Okzhetpes' superior physicality and finishing in the final third. A key incident was a disallowed goal for Kaspyi Aktau for offside in the 65th minute, which could have leveled the score at 2-2, a decision confirmed by VAR. The standout performance came from Okzhetpes' attacking midfielder, who provided two assists and dictated the tempo. This result moves Okzhetpes into the top half of the Kazakhstan Premier League table, while Kaspyi Aktau remains near the bottom, increasing pressure on their manager. The home coach lamented his team's second-half collapse, stating, "We lost our structure and discipline after the break." The Okzhetpes manager praised his team's character, saying, "The response after going a goal down was excellent." The starting XI for FK Kaspyi Aktau featured their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, while Okzhetpes lined up in a flexible 4-3-3 that transitioned effectively into attack.