Kazakhstan vs Moldova Highlights - October 02, 2026

Moldova beat Kazakhstan 2-1 in UEFA Nations League on October 02, 2026. The match was played at Astana Arena.

Nuraly Alip (64') scored for Kazakhstan. Nicky Clescenco (45'+1'), Petru Popescu (50') scored for Moldova.

At kick-off Kazakhstan stood in position 3 with 1 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

That run had left Kazakhstan 2 games without defeat. Moldova went into the game in position 4, on 1 points.

They had won 0, drawn 3 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Elkhan Astanov forced a save for Kazakhstan on 8 minutes. Soon after, Nicky Clescenco shot wide for Moldova on 13 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Sergiu Perciun’s effort (16'). Shortly afterwards, Ioan-Calin Revenco tested the goalkeeper for Moldova (16').

Ioan-Calin Revenco could not find the target for Moldova (19'). Moments later, Sergiu Perciun sent an effort off target for Moldova (19').

Nicky Clescenco forced a save for Moldova on 21 minutes. Nicky Clescenco found the net for Moldova (45'+1').

After the break, Petru Popescu scored for Moldova on 50 minutes after a pass from Sergiu Perciun.

A block denied Bauyrzhan Islamkhan on 52 minutes. Soon after, Galymzhan Kenzhebek shot wide for Kazakhstan on 53 minutes.

Dinmuhamed Karaman saw a shot blocked (55'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Petru Popescu’s effort (61').

Shortly afterwards, Bauyrzhan Islamkhan picked out Nuraly Alip, who scored for Kazakhstan (64').

The referee cautioned Galymzhan Kenzhebek of Kazakhstan on 80 minutes. Yan Vorogovskiy was booked for Kazakhstan (89').

Substitutions: Kazakhstan 5, Moldova 5.

Kazakhstan controlled 65.3% of possession. Kazakhstan had 19 shots with 4 on target, while Moldova had 16 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Kazakhstan 6, Moldova 2. Corners: Kazakhstan 11, Moldova 4.

Kazakhstan completed the most passes, 584 in total at 86.8% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.