Dmitry Buchelnikov opened the scoring in the 14th minute, helping "Admiral" Vladivostok secure a 4:2 home victory against struggling "Barys" Astana. This defeat marks the 11th consecutive loss for the Kazakhstan-based club, extending their miserable run in the league.
"We started strong and set the tone early," Buchelnikov might have said after his important opening goal for the Vladivostok team.
The hosts dominated the first period, taking control of the game from the opening minutes. However, "Barys" showed signs of life in the second twenty-minute period when Daniil Apalkov equalized at the 22-minute mark, briefly giving the visitors hope of ending their losing streak.
Just five minutes later, Joseph Labate put "Barys" ahead, stunning the home crowd. A short-lived lead, though. "Admiral" managed to level the score before the second intermission.
Interestingly, the Vladivostok team completely outplayed their opponents in the final period, adding two more goals to secure the 4:2 victory. The home team clearly wanted this win more.
For "Barys," this continues a troubling pattern of surrendering leads and failing to close out games. The Astana club has now gone over a month without tasting victory. Can they finally break this cycle in their next outing? Their frustrated fans certainly hope so.
