Astana midfielder Elkhan Astanov summed up the match against Ordabasy.

– First of all, I congratulate our fans with the victory! The game turned out to be very difficult, although we don’t have a goal in the cup as such, but we go out to win every match. For me, of course, it was a special game - against my former team. Glad we won. Now we are thinking about the next match against Caspiy.

- Today, there were two Astanovs in the starting lineup at once. Were there any conversations before the game?

- We already got used playing against each other. This is not the first time we go out like this. Maybe if we played against each other on the same wing - I'm on the left side in attack and he's on the right in defense, it would be more interesting. But he was placed on the left side of the field. Maybe because of me they changed his position (smiles).

- Didn't you want to move to the right to play against your brother?

- I'm used to playing on the left side, it's more comfortable for me there. If they would place him on the right side, then, of course, I would play there.

- During the penalty, which was eventually canceled, you had a conflict with Tungyshbaev. What was it?

- I don't know, he was acting unethcially towards Darbo. He did it all the time, psychologically putting pressure on Darboe (laughs). I went and supported Darboe so that there was no pressure. It turned out that there was no penalty, I was offside.

- The rematched is expected in Shymkent. You are returning to Kazhymukan...

– Yes, this match will be special for me. First match at home. I am sure that I'll be very excited, but nevertheless, we will only go out to win. Let's do our best to win this match.

- The Champions League is on its way. What are your expectations for the matches against Dinamo?

- As I said, the Champions League is the most prestigious tournament, there are no easy opponents there. By the will of Allah, we will train hard in order to get as far as possible.