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Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Kojo | 6 | 14 | 2 | |
| Odilzhon Abdur.. | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| Valeri Kichin | 2 | 11 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Kojo | 2 | 14 | 6 | |
| Eldiyar Zarypb.. | 2 | 12 | 1 | |
| Valeri Kichin | 2 | 11 | 2 |