League Play-Off

Avere Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Avere's Veiko Järve 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. 3 minutes into the game, Karl Truupõld was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Avere's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pivarootsi the free kick. Karl Truupõld hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. In the 4th minute of the match Kajar Vent sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vahur Toompere skillfully saved the ball. A collision led to Avere getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Timmo Püss hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Avere's Veiko Järve slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Joonas Udal. That made the score 1-0 after 9 minutes of play. Joonas Udal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gerd Vool in the 13th minute. If Vahur Kottise had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gerd Vool fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joonas Udal having to interfere. Vahur Toompere stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Argo Vari's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. If Veiko Järve had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gerd Vool could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Joonas Udal made a huge save. 28 minutes into the match, Avere's goal looked a bit too open when Argo Vari came free, but Vahur Toompere reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 31 minutes into the game, Timmo Püss was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Avere's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pivarootsi the free kick. After 31 played minutes Avere got a freekick which was hit by Timmo Püss. A nice corner shot did that Kajar Vent got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Vahur Toompere quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Timmo Püss was shown his second yellow card after 36 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Timmo Püss hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Uudo Rõõm kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Gerd Vool managed to get in a good position for a shot. Avere's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerd Vool was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joonas Udal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Gerd Vool fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Avere's protests and gave Gerd Vool a yellow card for diving instead. Gerd Vool hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Argo Vari to strike the kick off in the second half. Gerd Vool sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 55th minute Argo Vari shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vahur Toompere saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vahur Kottise in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Vahur Toompere, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Avere's zone, Vahur Kottise stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vahur Toompere came out of the goal and Vahur Kottise tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 62 minutes into the match, Avere's Gerd Vool sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joonas Udal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Vahur Kottise received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Vahur Toompere tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match clock showed 68 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Vahur Kottise sped through Avere's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Vahur Toompere. Gerd Vool might have been able to make a better finish in the 73rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Joonas Udal. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gerd Vool ran back to his position shaking his head. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Gerd Vool managed to get in a good position for a shot. Avere's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerd Vool was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joonas Udal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gerd Vool fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joonas Udal having to interfere. Avere's Vahur Toompere proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Avere from getting a goal against them. 95 minutes into the game, Argo Vari recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Vahur Toompere. Argo Vari showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. The Pivarootsi players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.