Published September 29, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Slovakia beat Kazakhstan 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, September 29, after the sides reached the interval level at 1-1. The result was a 2-1 win for Slovakia over Kazakhstan, with the match’s shot and possession figures pointing to a substantial share of the attacking activity for Slovakia.
The numbers
Slovakia had 13 shots, with 5 on target; Kazakhstan recorded 3 attempts and 2 on target. The gap in attempts was reflected in the final score, though Kazakhstan still found the net. The shots on target show that both sides tested the opposition goalkeeper, while the attempts overall underline how much more often Slovakia took a shot.
Possession was 75% for Slovakia and 25% for Kazakhstan. The corner count also favoured Slovakia: 6, against 1 for Kazakhstan. Together, those figures show Slovakia had more of the ball and more corners, as well as the greater volume of shots. They describe a match in which Kazakhstan had fewer opportunities by those measures but still scored.
The teams scored three goals in total: Slovakia accounted for two goals and Kazakhstan for one goal. At the break, the score was 1-1; by full time, Slovakia had secured the win. The goalkeepers made 1 and 4 saves for Slovakia and Kazakhstan respectively, giving another view of the work created by the opposing attacks. The figures do not change the central contrast: Slovakia produced more attempts, while both sides registered goals.