Caspiy Aktau edged FK Zhenys 3-2 in a fiery Premier League contest that saw three goals in the first half and two second-half red cards. Amandyk Nabikhanov opened the scoring early, but Gian Martins levelled for the visitors. André Amaral restored the home side's lead before half-time.
Ramazan Abylaykhan extended Caspiy's advantage to 3-1 just after the break, a goal that proved crucial as the match grew increasingly ill-tempered. Both Islambek Kuat and Ivan Šaravanja were sent off within a 13-minute spell, leaving 10 men on each side. Sagadat Tursynbay pulled one back for FK Zhenys deep into stoppage time, but Caspiy held on for the win.
With no possession or shot data available, the match clearly hinged on individual moments and discipline. Caspiy took their chances in the first hour, and despite a late scare and numerical parity after the sendings-off, they managed to secure the three points.
