League Play-Off

Karukoobas
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Prezevalski's Ahto Arus started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Prezevalski's Uno Karind played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Madis Virsa in the 3rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Rekhema SK's zone, Ahto Arus stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leo Haljas came out of the goal and Ahto Arus tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ahto Arus got a fine position in front of goal ttaking advantage of the opportunity to rumble in 1-0 in the right cross in the 7th match minute before Leo Haljas had time to react. Rekhema SK's Leo Haljas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Rekhema SK from getting a goal against them. Ahto Arus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 25 minutes into the match, Prezevalski's goal looked a bit too open when Kalju Juurikas came free, but Uno Karind reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Ahto Arus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rekhema SK's goalkeeper Leo Haljas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 31 played minutes Prezevalski got a freekick which was hit by Urmet Nõmme. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rekhema SK's goalkeeper Leo Haljas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Valdo Roosna kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Uno Karind showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kalju Juurikas, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Ervin Adamson hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Valdo Roosna hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Kalju Juurikas made the kick off in the second half. Uno Karind made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Valdek Lattu sent off a good shot on target. Kris Ragel charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kris Ragel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Prezevalski getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Kris Ragel hit a great ball. In the 57th minute, Valdek Lattu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 58 played minutes Rekhema SK got a freekick which was hit by Madis Virsa. Ahto Arus struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Leo Haljas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Prezevalski. In the 64th minute, Ahto Arus got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Jaanus Veebel might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leo Haljas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jaanus Veebel ran back to his position shaking his head. Uno Karind showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kalju Juurikas in the 68th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jaanus Veebel during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Kiur Kannisto struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Leo Haljas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Prezevalski. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kalju Juurikas in the 78th minute of play forced Prezevalski's goalkeeper Uno Karind to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ahto Arus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Leo Haljas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kiur Kannisto kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Ahto Arus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Prezevalski's Ahto Arus in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rekhema SK's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 91 minutes, Ahto Arus managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Prezevalski's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ahto Arus was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jaanus Veebel got his second yellow card in the match during the 96th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 96th match minute, Prezevalski was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaanus Veebel to maneuver through the defense. Prezevalski's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.