Tobol took all three points from Astana II on Thursday in the First Division, winning 4-0 at regular season round 18. The visitors controlled the game from the opening stages and never looked threatened after their early lead.
Two goals in the first ten minutes set the tone, with N. Zhaksylyk opening the scoring in the 14th minute and Y. Konyashkin adding the second two minutes later. Astana II had nothing to do all evening and conceded a third just before the break through E. Musaev.
S. Bakhytkiriev converted a penalty in the 51st minute to complete the rout. And here's the thing — Tobol's attack was clinical when it mattered, while their defence held firm despite a period of pressure after the restart.
The result leaves Astana II sixth on 29 points after 21 games, while Tobol remain 14th but move closer to safety on 10 points. By then, the visitors' recent form had been poor, but this performance showed they can still compete.
Astana II's last five results show inconsistency, with wins against Arys and Zhaiyk but heavy defeats to Turan and Elimay. Tobol's run includes losses to Arys and Shakhtyor, yet they found a way to finish this one out cleanly.
