31 goals in four matches: recap of Matchweek 8 in the Freedom QJ League W

Red-and-Whites keep marching on

In the clash of table neighbors, Aktobe defeated Ordabasy to extend their winning streak to four games. Goals from Alua Kaliyeva, Aizhan Yesirkepova and Mauluda Armat made it 3:0 by the 77th minute. Earlier, Tomiris Balniyazova had missed a penalty that could have made it even worse for the visitors.
Ordabasy answered with a consolation goal from Adina Shurenova, who converted a penalty in the 87th minute.

Ordabasy's key defender Milana Alidze received a red card and will miss the next game.

Thrashing in Taldykorgan

Kairat had no problems in their away game against Zhetysu, winning 11:1. The star of the match was Milena Nikolenko, who scored six goals and made one assist.

Rozanna Talipova added a hat-trick and an assist, while Sofia Yagudina and Yasmina Tokhniyazova each recorded a goal and assist.

Ainur Anuarbek scored the only goal for the home side.

No revanche for Shakhtyor

Shakhtyor suffered another defeat to Irtysh, this time at home. The opening goal came in the 51st minute from Amina Auzhanova.

Although it seemed Shakhtyor might find a way back, late in the game Elizaveta Medvedeva provided an assist to Aidana Baizhanova and then scored a brace herself – final score: 3:1 for Irtysh.

It was the fourth straight loss for Shakhtyor. Irtysh, meanwhile, remain in third place.

Goal fest in Kostanay

The game between Tobol and Astana was essentially decided by halftime, with the visitors leading 4:0. Astana pushed the margin to 7:0 early in the second half.

Sofya Rybak (3 goals, 2 assists), Asyl Pazyl (1+2), Zhibek Marat (2 goals), and Zarema Maksot (1+2) starred for the capital team.

Tobol responded with three goals in a five-minute burst: Diana Nurkabaeva scored first, followed by a quick brace from Alina Sartaeva.

Still, the gap was too big, and Alziya Zhambyl sealed it at 8:3, finishing off a Rybak corner in the 89th minute.