Kostanay's Tobol lost 1-2 to Serbian Partizan at home in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round, ending their 2026 European campaign. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Match Overview
The second leg of the third qualifying round took place on August 13. The match between Kostanay's Tobol and Belgrade's Partizan ended 1:2 (first half 1:0). The first match ended 0:3. Goals: Chesnokov 7 (1:0), Mitrovic 47 (1:1), Traore 90+2 (1:2).
Match Summary
After a heavy defeat in Belgrade, the Kazakhstani team needed a miracle to advance to the playoff round. It did not happen. Miroslav Romaschenko's charges tried hard and won the first half, but the Serbian "Grobari" were stronger.
In the 7th minute, Islam Chesnokov, with a spectacular volley, converted a cross from Venezuelan Luis Guerra, giving hope for the impossible – 1:0. Early in the second half, the visitors' defender Stefan Mitrovic scored a ghost goal from a corner, not immediately recognized by Italian referee Daniele Chiffi – 1:1.
In the remaining time, the Kostanay side had more than one chance to take the lead, but luck was not on their side. The final result of the match and Tobol's European campaign was sealed in stoppage time by Ivorian-Serbian Shaka Traore – 1:2.
Other Events
Last Tuesday, Almaty's Kairat left the Champions League qualification, losing 0:1 to Serbian Partizan in Turkestan.
Rafael Urazbakhtin's charges will continue their European qualification in the Europa League. On August 20 at home and on August 27 away, the Kazakh champions will face either Belgian Anderlecht or Greek club PAOK.