Kazakhstan defeated by Moldova in Nations League match
The Kazakhstan national team suffered a 1-2 home defeat against Moldova in their third Nations League group stage match.
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The Kazakhstan national team faced another setback in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, losing 1-2 at home to Moldova. This third-round match in Division C marks the second defeat for the hosts in three tournament fixtures.
Moldova took the lead just before halftime through a goal by Nicky Clescenco in the 45+1 minute. Early in the second half, in the 50th minute, Popescu doubled the visitors' lead. Kazakhstan managed to pull one back through Nuraly Alip in the 64th minute, but John van 't Schip's side could not find an equalizer.
Following this result, Kazakhstan remains at the bottom of their group standings. Conversely, Moldova has moved up to second place with four points.