Kazakhstan Hold Belgium to a Draw
The match got off to a high-tempo start. In the 9th minute, Dastan Satpayev drilled a low shot into the near corner, leaving the Belgian goalkeeper with no chance.
Soon after, Galmzhan Kenzhebek burst down the flank and fired toward the far corner, but the visiting keeper managed to parry his effort.
Right after the start of the second half, Belgium equalized. In the 48th minute, Hans Vanaken finished off an attack inside the penalty area to make it 1–1.
Ten minutes before full time, Islam Chesnokov was sent off for a foul. Despite being a man down, Kazakhstan held on, and the score remained unchanged — 1–1.
Kazakhstan 1-1 Belgium
Goals: Satpayev 9 – Vanaken 48
Bookings: Tapalov 29, Satpayev 46, Kairov 69, Baysufinov 78, Anarbekov 84 – Onana 40
Sending off: Chesnokov 79
Kazakhstan: Anarbekov (GK), Vorogovskiy, Kasym, Alip (C), Kairov, Tapalov (Zhukov 90+2), Orazov (Kasabulat 90+1), Samorodov (Karaman 80) – Kenzhebek (Ashirbek 57), Chesnokov, Satpayev (Sviridov 56).
Substitutes: Seisen (GK), Shaizada (GK), S. Astanov, Malyy, Zhagorov, E. Astanov, Zhumat.
Acting head coach: Talgat Baysufinov.
Belgium: Sels (GK), Faes (De Cuyper 81), De Winter, Theate, Castagne, Raskin (Verman 89), Onana (Tielemans 71), Vanaken, De Ketelaere (Openda 71), Doku, Trossard (Saelemaekers 71).
Substitutes: Lammens (GK), Vandevoordt (GK), Mechele, Witsel, Lukebakio, Vanhautte, Moreira.
Head coach: Rudi Garcia.
Match officials: Donatas Rumšas, Aleksandr Radius, Dovidas Sužedelis, Robertas Valikonis (all Lithuania).
15 November 2025. Astana Arena, Astana. Attendance: 28,012.
