Kazakhstan round-up: Zhenis overhaul Tobol

FC Zhenis Astana went back to the top of the Kazakh Super League on Sunday thanks to a 3-1 win at FC Kairat Almaty.

Shatskyh double
Astana leapfrogged FC Tobol Kostanay thanks to two goals from Alexander Shatskyh and one scored by Yury Aksenov, with Vladimir Yakovlev claiming a late consolation for the home side.

Early goals see Tobol slip 
Tobol forfeited their spot at the top following a 2-0 defeat by FC Shakhtyor Karaganda, who climbed to fourth place. Two first-half goals from Andrey Finochenko were enough to secure victory.

Record maintained
FK Aktobe Lento maintained their 100 per cent record courtesy of a 2-0 win at FC Zhetysu Taldukorgan, and although they are in third position they have two games in hand over Zhenis and three over Tobol. They were helped by a Sergy Kirov own goal after 12 minutes before Dmitry Mamov wrapped up the points with just under an hour gone.

Vostok thrive
FC Ekibastuzets Ekibastyz had a poor day as they lost ground on the leaders after a 4-0 defeat by lowly FC Vostok Oskemen. They slip down to fifth in the table after conceding two goals from Pavel Udalov, and one each from Alexander Antropov and Ramiz Allakhverdiev.

Baizhanov double
FC Yesil Bogatyr Petropavlovsk also went down 2-1 to FC Kaisar Kyzylorda. A Maksat Baizhanov double was enough to secure the home side victory, with Dmitry Yurist scoring for the visitors.

Valuable win
At the other end of the table, FC Yelimai Semey picked up a valuable 2-1 victory against FC Irtysh Pavlodar. A double from Oleg Litvinenko, one from the penalty spot, lifted the side out of the bottom three. Sergey Timofeev scored the visitors' only goal.

Convincing victory
Struggling FC Taraz were also boosted by a convincing 3-0 win against bottom side FC Batys Uralsk. Goals from Kairat Aubakirov, Alexander Sklyarov and Dilmourad Nazarov made the difference. In Sunday’s final game, FC Ordabasy Shymkent played out a goalless draw with visitors FC Yesil Kokshetau.