Zhenis Astana 1-2 FC Kairat Almaty: Kairat Come from Behind to Triumph

Astana, Kazakhstan – May 17, 2026 – FC Kairat Almaty showed their championship credentials with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Zhenis Astana in the Kazakhstan Premier League. The visitors overcame an early deficit to secure three valuable points on the road.

Match Events

• 9th minute: Zhenis Astana stunned the visitors with a quick opener. A long ball over the top was controlled and slotted home.
• 31st minute: Kairat equalized through a well-struck free kick that curled over the wall and into the top corner.
• 63rd minute: The turnaround was complete when Kairat's striker latched onto a through ball and finished calmly past the advancing goalkeeper.

Talking Points

Zhenis started brightly and deserved their lead, but Kairat’s experience and quality eventually told. The home side had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half, a decision that could have changed the outcome. Kairat’s midfield duo dominated possession after the break.

League Context

Kairat’s victory keeps them in second place in the Kazakhstan Premier League, just one point behind leaders Astana. Zhenis Astana remain in the bottom half, now six games without a win.