Kairat defeats Kyzylzhar 4-2 in Kazakhstan league match

On June 21, 2026, Kairat achieved a 4-2 away victory against Kyzylzhar during the 16th round of the Kazakhstan league. Kairat fell behind 2-0 early in the match, with some reports noting the deficit reached that point by the 13th minute. The team managed to equalize to 2-2 by halftime. Kairat scored two additional goals in the second half, with the final goal coming late in the match while their opponent was playing with ten men. This result leaves Kairat one point behind the league leader, Ordabasy, although Kairat has played two more matches. Kairat is a potential opponent for Omonia in the second qualifying round of the Conference League, depending on the outcome against Sutjeska. The match was documented by various local sources covering the league progression.