Kazakhstan Cup· Season 2026
Kulager beat Beibarys Atyrau 4-1 in the Kazakhstan Cup on 16 August 2026. Dmitry Ismagilov scored twice and assisted another.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Kulager took control early. Alexander Gopiyenko opened the scoring in the 7th minute, assisted by Dmitry Ismagilov and Alexander Vorobyov. Just four minutes later, Ismagilov doubled the lead to 0-2 before the first intermission.
Beibarys pulled one back early in the second period. Vladimir Tkachyov found the net in the 26th minute with assists from Zhaslan Asukhanov and Evgeny Gasnikov — 1-2. But Kulager responded swiftly: Ismagilov completed his double just two and a half minutes later, assisted by Evgeny Popitich (1-3).
Vladislav Saiko sealed the win in the 38th minute. The third period passed without further scoring.
The turning point
The match swung decisively on Kulager's immediate response to Beibarys' goal. Just as Atyrau had hope at 1-2, Ismagilov's quick second goal restored the two-goal cushion and deflated the home side's momentum. Beibarys never recovered.
Key performers
Dmitry Ismagilov (Kulager) — two goals and an assist, involved in three of four team goals. Player of the match.
Alexander Gopiyenko (Kulager) — opened the scoring and set the tone.
Vladislav Saiko (Kulager) — sealed the result with the fourth goal.
Vladimir Tkachyov (Beibarys Atyrau) — scored the hosts' only goal.
By the numbers
Kulager converted 4 of 23 shots (17%) while Beibarys managed just one goal from a similar volume. The visitors were more efficient on the powerplay and conceded fewer turnovers in the neutral zone.
Beibarys failed to score in the third period despite chasing the game — Kulager's defensive discipline held firm.
What it means
Kulager secured their first victory in the 2026 Kazakhstan Cup, moving to 2 points in Group B. Beibarys suffered their first defeat and remain on 2 points.
The group stage is hosted in Karaganda. Both teams return to action on 18 August: Kulager face Pavlodar's Irtysh, while Beibarys take on Saryarka Karaganda.
Verdict
Kulager produced their best performance of the tournament — organised in defence and clinical in attack. Beibarys lacked the depth to sustain a comeback and will need to regroup.
Match Events
Key match events between Beibarys Atyrau and Kulager — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Y. Popitich
Y. Popitich
E. Gasnikov
Y. Popitich
Rivalry since 2018
Beibarys Atyrau vs Kulager Head to Head Results· 50
Beibarys Atyrau and Kulager have met 50 times — Beibarys Atyrau won 28, Kulager won 22, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Beibarys Atyrau leads the head-to-head with 28 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 235 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.70 per match (124 for the home side, 111 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 40 matches (80%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 45 games (90%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Kulager are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–4 in 2022.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 22 Aug 2026