League Play-Off

FC Tarvastu Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rudolf Vatsel started the match with the kick off. Kalev Orupõld showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maarek Heinsalu in the 8th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Fc Tarvastu's Raivo Nael nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kalev Orupõld made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Maarek Heinsalu struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Kalev Orupõld didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fc Tarvastu. 18 minutes into the match, Team THC's goalkeeper Kalev Orupõld had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Asko Tihane. Raivo Nael sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 19 minutes into the match, Team THC's goal looked a bit too open when Raivo Nael came free, but Kalev Orupõld reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 20 minutes, Endel Sepp managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fc Tarvastu's supporters crossed their fingers, but Endel Sepp was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 24 minutes into the match, Asko Tihane notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Team THC's Kalev Orupõld. Kalev Orupõld was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Rudolf Vatsel's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Väino Lepisk read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. Maarek Heinsalu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Team THC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Maarek Heinsalu 39 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-0. In the 49th minute Fc Tarvastu were awarded a corner. Arvo Kree went to the cornerflag to take it. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Kalev Orupõld came out of the goal in the 62nd minute to try and stop a shot by Fc Tarvastu's Maarek Heinsalu. But to his dismay, Maarek Heinsalu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 5-0. In the 66th minute, Rudolf Vatsel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Asko Tihane received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Kalev Orupõld tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 72 minutes into the match, Fc Tarvastu's Asko Tihane sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kalev Orupõld narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Hardi Raha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Väino Lepisk having to interfere. Kalev Orupõld showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maarek Heinsalu in the 76th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Rudolf Vatsel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Team THC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rudolf Vatsel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Väino Lepisk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 82nd match minute, Team THC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaijo Vanatoa to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Team THC's Ergo Jahe got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Through an outstanding action, after 88 minutes, Väino Lepisk successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 6-0 became the score in the 93rd minute when Raivo Nael elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Fc Tarvastu's Andreas Uibomäe got a free kick in the 96th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Fc Tarvastu's zone, Hardi Raha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Väino Lepisk came out of the goal and Hardi Raha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. There was no doubt that Fc Tarvastu were the better team. Fc Tarvastu's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.