Almaty's Kairat have lost their chance to defend their Kazakhstan Premier League (KPL) title after drawing 2-2 with Aktobe in the 29th round on 25 October in Aktobe, infohub.kz reports.
The hosts took the lead as early as the fifth minute through Sheyi Ojo. Azamat Tuyakbayev levelled in the 34th minute, but five minutes later Pibe put Aktobe back in front at 2-1.
In the second half, on 70 minutes, Kairat defender Marc Gual equalised to set the final score at 2-2.
As a result, after 29 matches Kairat have 64 points and remain second in the KPL table. Leaders Ordabasy have 68 points and are now out of reach for the Almaty side with one round of the championship remaining.
Kairat can no longer defend their title, while Aktobe sit fifth in the table with 46 points.