FC Okzhetpes claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over Zhetysu Taldykorgan in the Premier League, helped by a first-half goal from Dmitri Borodin and a late strike from Toktar Zangylyshbay. The home side controlled the game after taking an early lead, while Zhetysu's task was made harder when Marko Zivanovic was sent off late on.
Dmitri Borodin opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, firing home to give Okzhetpes the lead. The match became scrappy in the second half, with four yellow cards shown before Zivanovic saw red on 75 minutes. Toktar Zangylyshbay then sealed the victory in the 90th minute, assisted by Nurgaini Buribayev.
Despite the absence of detailed statistics, it was clear that Okzhetpes were the more effective side, taking their chances while Zhetysu struggled to create. The red card for Marko Zivanovic was the pivotal moment, leaving the visitors with ten men and unable to mount a comeback.
