Turkistan FK 0, Kaspiy 0

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Kazakhstan Cup of Cup quarterfinal that defied pre-match projections, Turan Turkistan edged Kaspiy 1-0 on Saturday at Stadion Jas Qyran. The lone goal from attacker Adama Mamadou Diallo in the 16th minute proved decisive, sending the visiting side through to the next round while extending Kaspiy’s winless start to the season. The match, played under crisp January skies, was forecast to be a close affair by statistical models. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gave the home side, Kaspiy, a 61.90 percent probability of victory.… Read more...