Karasai Stadium witnessed a hard-fought Premier League encounter as Kyzyl-Zhar secured a dramatic late equalizer to draw 1-1 with FC Astana. The visitors, FC Astana, looked set to take all three points after S. Basmanov opened the scoring in the 59th minute, a well-crafted goal assisted by B. Islamkhan. Despite a few yellow cards, including one for Astana's B. Kalaica early on and M. Seysen later in the match, the momentum seemed to favour the away side. However, Kyzyl-Zhar refused to yield, and their persistence paid off in the dying moments of the game. N. Piscevic emerged as the hero for the hosts, netting a crucial equalizer in the 90th minute, set up by J. Bjartalid, to salvage a point for his team in a thrilling finish.