Jaiyq Hold Nerve to Beat FK Aktobe II in Kazakhstan Division 1 Thriller

Jaiyq 3 – 2 FK Aktobe II
Date: 27 May 2026 | Competition: Kazakhstan Division 1

Jaiyq claimed a pulsating 3-2 victory over FK Aktobe II in a five-goal thriller at their home ground in Oral. The result keeps Jaiyq firmly in the promotion race, while the reserve side from Aktobe slipped to another narrow defeat despite showing attacking promise.

Match Overview

The match had everything from early goals to a tense finale. FK Aktobe II took the lead twice, but Jaiyq showed remarkable resilience to turn the game around with a dominant second-half display. The win extended Jaiyq’s unbeaten home run to six matches in Kazakhstan’s second tier.

Key Moments

• 12th minute – Aktobe II strike first: A quick counter-attack caught Jaiyq’s defence napping, with winger Ruslan Mukanov slotting home after a neat one-two.
• 28th minute – Jaiyq equalise: A set-piece routine paid off – a corner was flicked on by centre-back Marat Kenzhebekov and turned in by forward Vladislav Ivanov.
• 42nd minute – Aktobe II regain lead: The visitors won a penalty after a clumsy challenge in the box. Midfielder Alibek Suleimenov converted confidently.
• 56th minute – Jaiyq level again: A speculative long-range strike from captain Aslan Abilkasov took a deflection and wrong-footed the goalkeeper.
• 71st minute – Jaiyq complete comeback: A sweeping move ended with substitute Yuri Tsoi drilling a low shot into the far corner.

Tactical Story

Jaiyq started cautiously but grew into the game after falling behind twice. Manager Sergei Tkachenko switched to a more aggressive 4-3-3 at half-time, pushing full-backs higher and pressing Aktoke II’s defence relentlessly. The visitors, a mix of young prospects and fringe first-teamers from FK Aktobe, showed quality in transition but ultimately tired in the final half-hour. Their inability to manage the game’s momentum cost them valuable points.

Standout Players

• Aslan Abilkasov (Jaiyq) – The midfield general scored the crucial second equaliser and dictated tempo throughout the second half.
• Ruslan Mukanov (FK Aktobe II) – A constant threat on the right wing, he provided an assist and scored, but faded as Jaiyq took control.

Table Impact

Jaiyq climb to 3rd place in the Kazakhstan Division 1 standings, level on points with the second-placed team and with a game in hand. For FK Aktobe II, the defeat leaves them in 10th, but their performances suggest they can trouble the league’s better sides if they tighten up defensively late in matches.