Match report
Kazakhstan Stuns Liechtenstein 4-0 in World Cup Qualification
Kazakhstan
4–0
FT
Liechtenstein
Oct 10, 2025
Kazakhstan utterly dominated Liechtenstein in their World Cup Qualification Europe clash, securing a 4-0 victory. Goals from G. Kenzhebek, B. Zaynutdinov, and Alibek Kasym highlighted the comprehensive win, as Liechtenstein struggled to match the Kazakhstani pace and precision.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Kazakhstan 4-0 Liechtenstein
- • G. Kenzhebek scored twice for Kazakhstan
- • B. Zaynutdinov and Alibek Kasym also found the back of the net
- • Liechtenstein's J. Hofer received a yellow card in the first minute
- • Kazakhstan's B. Zaynutdinov and M. Samorodov were also shown yellow cards
Lineups
Kazakhstan
Starting XI
- 12 M. Seysen (G)
- 13 B. Kairov (D)
- 6 A. Kasym (D)
- 3 N. Alip (D)
- 11 Y. Vorogovskiy (D)
- 19 B. Zaynutdinov (M)
- 5 I. Kuat (M)
- 10 M. Samorodov (M)
- 8 R. Orazov (M)
- 7 G. Kenzhebek (M)
- 9 I. Chesnokov (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Pokatilov
- 15 B. Shayzada
- 2 D. Kashken
- 4 A. Zhumakhanov
- 14 N. Zhagorov
- 16 G. Zhukov
- 17 I. Sviridov
- 18 D. Karaman
- 20 D. Zhumat
- 21 M. Khalmatov
- 22 S. Astanov
- 23 A. Shushenachev
Liechtenstein
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 B. Buchel (G)
- 2 S. Schlegel (D)
- 23 J. Hofer (D)
- 3 M. Goppel (D)
- 18 N. Hasler (M)
- 8 A. Sele (M)
- 17 S. Luchinger (M)
- 10 A. Hasler (M)
- 19 E. Zund (M)
- 7 F. Luque-Notaro (F)
- 13 K. Kindle (F)
Substitutes
- 12 G. Foser
- 21 J. Ospelt
- 4 J. Weissenhofer
- 5 N. Beck
- 6 L. Kranz
- 9 F. Saglam
- 11 D. Salanovic
- 14 L. Meier
- 15 A. Netzer
- 16 L. Graber
- 20 S. Wolfinger
- 22 W. Pizzi
Timeline
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1' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow CardJ. Hofer
Foul
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26' Kazakhstan Goal · Normal GoalG. Kenzhebek · Assist: I. Kuat
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28' Kazakhstan Goal · Normal GoalB. Zaynutdinov · Assist: G. Kenzhebek
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32' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow CardM. Samorodov
Foul
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41' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow CardB. Zaynutdinov
Foul
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46' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1Off: Kenny Kindle · On: F. Sağlam
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59' Kazakhstan Goal · Normal GoalG. Kenzhebek · Assist: Y. Vorogovskiy
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60' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Hasler · On: S. Wolfinger
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62' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Kenzhebek · On: I. Sviridov
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62' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Zaynutdinov · On: D. Karaman
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69' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Schlegel · On: J. Weissenhofer
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69' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Sele · On: L. Meier
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72' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow CardE. Zünd
Foul
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75' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Vorogovskiy · On: N. Zhagorov
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75' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Orazov · On: G. Zhukov
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81' Kazakhstan Goal · Normal GoalAlibek Kasym
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82' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Alip · On: A. Zhumakhanov
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89' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Luque-Notaro · On: D. Salanovic
Match Stats
| Stat | Kazakhstan | Liechtenstein |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 94% | 73% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 557 | 250 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| xG | 1.99 | 0.42 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 521 | 183 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kazakhstan's early goals in the 26th and 28th minutes set the tone for the match, quickly establishing a two-goal lead over Liechtenstein.
- ▸ The third goal by Alibek Kasym in the 81st minute effectively sealed the win, leaving Liechtenstein with little hope of a comeback.