Arys came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 win over Akademiya Ontustik in Round 13 of the 1. Division, scoring twice in the second half to overturn a first-half deficit.
Akademiya Ontustik had looked on course for victory after B. Nuraly broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, finishing off a B. Dzhamalov assist to give the hosts a deserved lead heading into the break.
But Arys responded emphatically after the restart. Just seven minutes into the second half, A. Kazakhbay leveled matters in the 52nd minute, converting a chance created by M. Imanali to bring his side level and shift the momentum firmly in the visitors' favor.
The game appeared to be heading toward a share of the points until the very last kick of normal time. In the 90th minute, M. Saduakas struck the decisive blow, capitalizing on a K. Abdimutalipov assist to snatch all three points for Arys in dramatic, last-gasp fashion.
The result will sting for Akademiya Ontustik, who had controlled long stretches of the match only to be undone by their inability to see out a one-goal lead. For Arys, the victory represents a huge psychological boost, showcasing their resilience and ability to find crucial goals when it matters most, particularly in stoppage time.