Kazakhstan starts with victory in 2026/27 UEFA Under-21 Euro qualification

In the 11th minute, Kazakhstani midfielder Olzhas Baibek (FC ''Kairat'', Almaty) scord the only one winning goal. 

Dastan Satpayev played his first match for the national team. He came on the field in the starting lineup and played 85 minutes.

Kazakhstan U-21 will play its next match against England on 8 September. In addition to Andorra and England, the group includes the teams of Slovakia, Ireland and Moldova. The winner of the group will advance directly to the final stage of UEFA Euro 2027.

Kazakhstan U-21 1:0 (1:0) Andorra U-21 

Goal: Baibek, 11

Yellow cards: Esimbekov 7 - Butarafas 29, Ferreira 44, Bienert 56.

Kazakhstan U-21: Talyspayev (GK), Mrynskiy, Askarov (C), Saidov, Nurymbet, Baibek, Esimbekov, Satpayev, Valgushev, Turganov, Trufanov

Subs: Rikhard (GK), Migunov, Litosh, Omirzakov, Toktybai, Toleuov, Raskatov, Berdybek, Popov.

Head coach: Denis Mamonov

Andorra U-21: De Castro (GK), De Sa, Cornella, Bienert, Guma, Ferreira, Sola (C), Remolins, Butarafas, Acosta, Rodriguez

Subs: Cornella Molins (B), De Lima, Dominguez, Fernandez, Carrau, Dchar, Silva, Torne, Santaella.

Head coach: Eloy Casals

Referees: Giorgi Avazashvili, Zaza Pipia, Giorgi Elikashvili, Koba Revazashvili (Georgia).

5 June 2025

''Astana Arena'' Stadium, Astana