Match report

Wales Secures Victory Over Kazakhstan in World Cup Qualification

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
0–1
FT
Wales
Wales
Sep 4, 2025

Wales secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan in a World Cup Qualification Europe match, with K. Moore scoring the lone goal in the 24th minute. The Welsh side managed to hold their lead despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card in the final minutes, maintaining their composure to claim the points.

Key Facts

  • • Wales defeated Kazakhstan 1-0
  • • K. Moore scored the only goal in the 24th minute
  • • Wales made multiple substitutions, including K. Moore off and M. Harris on
  • • N. Williams of Wales received a yellow card in injury time
  • • Kazakhstan's S. Maliy was cautioned in the 80th minute

Lineups

Kazakhstan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 15 T. Anarbekov (G)
  • 6 A. Kasym (D)
  • 2 S. Maliy (D)
  • 3 N. Alip (D)
  • 5 B. Kairov (M)
  • 8 R. Orazov (M)
  • 21 D. Kasabulat (M)
  • 11 Y. Vorogovskiy (M)
  • 19 D. Satpaev (F)
  • 17 G. Kenzhebek (F)
  • 10 M. Samorodov (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Shayzada
  • 12 M. Seysen
  • 4 U. Zhaksybaev
  • 7 S. Muzhikov
  • 9 I. Chesnokov
  • 13 D. Karaman
  • 14 N. Zhagorov
  • 16 M. Khalmatov
  • 18 I. Sviridov
  • 20 D. Zhumat
  • 22 S. Astanov
  • 23 O. Omirtaev

Wales

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Darlow (G)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 6 D. Lawlor (D)
  • 2 C. Mepham (D)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 22 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 10 L. Cullen (M)
  • 11 B. Johnson (F)
  • 13 K. Moore (F)
  • 19 S. Thomas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. King
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 5 B. Cabango
  • 7 D. Brooks
  • 9 L. Koumas
  • 14 R. Norrington-Davies
  • 15 R. Kpakio
  • 16 C. Crew
  • 17 J. James
  • 18 M. Harris
  • 20 D. James
  • 23 J. Colwill

Timeline

  1. Wales
    24' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore
  2. Wales
    65' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Moore · On: M. Harris
  3. Wales
    65' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Johnson · On: Daniel James
  4. Wales
    77' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Thomas · On: D. Brooks
  5. Wales
    77' Wales subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Liam Cullen · On: J. James
  6. Kazakhstan
    80' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow Card
    Sergey Maliy

    Foul

  7. Kazakhstan
    81' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Alip · On: U. Zhaksybayev
  8. Kazakhstan
    86' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Orazov · On: Serikzhan Muzhikov
  9. Kazakhstan
    86' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Samorodov · On: D. Zhumat
  10. Wales
    86' Wales subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Mepham · On: B. Cabango
  11. Kazakhstan
    87' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Satpaev · On: O. Omirtaev
  12. Wales
    90'+1 Wales Card · Yellow Card
    N. Williams

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Kazakhstan Wales
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 90%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 262 575
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.89 2.35
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 201 516
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Moore's goal in the 24th minute shifted momentum in favor of Wales, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Wales' defensive solidity and multiple substitutions allowed them to maintain their lead despite Kazakhstani pressure