FK Arys 3–2 FK Yelimay Semey B
Kazakhstan Division 1 – 3 July 2026, 20:00

Match Overview

FK Arys edged FK Yelimay Semey B 3–2 in a thrilling encounter that swung both ways. The home side’s resilience in the final minutes earned them a vital victory in the Division 1 promotion race.

Entertaining First Half

The match started at a high tempo. Yelimay Semey B took the lead in the 8th minute through a close‑range finish from forward Nurlan Tleugabulov. Arys responded quickly: midfielder Ruslan Iskakov equalised with a deflected drive, and then striker Yerzhan Kussainov headed them ahead before half‑time.

Dramatic Second Half

The visitors levelled again in the 63rd minute when substitute Almas Sarsenov tapped in from a rebound. With the game heading for a draw, Arys pushed forward and won a late corner. In the 89th minute, centre‑back Daniyar Tulebaev rose highest to head the winner.

Table Implications

The three points kept FK Arys inside the top three, while Yelimay Semey B slipped to mid‑table. Arys’ never‑say‑die attitude was praised by their manager, who noted the importance of grinding out results in the tight Division 1 race.