Starchenko’s goal helps Kazakhstan defeat South Korea

In their opening game of the Asian Championship, Kazakhstan — led by Talgat Zhaylauov — broke through South Korea’s resistance. The standout performer of the match was defenseman Ivan Stepanenko, who delivered a hat trick. Team captain Roman Starchenko also added a goal, while Kirill Lyapunov recorded an assist. Roman Kalmykov stopped 25 shots.

On November 22, Kazakhstan will face China, with the game set to begin at 16:30.

South Korea – Kazakhstan 2:4 (0:1, 1:1, 1:2)
0:1 – 10:10 Stepanenko (Musorov, Mikhaylov)
0:2 – 22:40 Stepanenko (Borisevich, Musorov)
1:2 – 32:47 Kim Sa. (Nam, Lee Yu.) PP
1:3 – 42:47 Starchenko (Musorov, Likhotnikov) PP
1:4 – 47:56 Stepanenko (Lyapunov, Borisevich)
2:4 – 58:02 Kang (Kim G., Kim Se.)

Goalies: Lee Ye. – Kalmykov

Photo: KFH

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