Michael O’Neill’s side fell behind in the first-half to a Maksim Samorodov strike and it ended 1-0 to the hosts, who moved level on points with Group H leaders Finland.
For Northern Ireland, it’s their fifth consecutive UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying defeat following an opening 2-0 victory over San Marino in March.
They’re next in action when San Marino and Slovenia visit Windsor Park in October.
1. In fine tune
A number of Northern Ireland fans made the long trip to Kazakhstan for their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
2. Northern Ireland fans
Northern Ireland fans watching on Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
3. Northern Ireland fans
Two Northern Ireland fans watching on in Astana Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
4. Smiling for the camera
Northern Ireland fans in Astana Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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