U23 League

NTA
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tiit Kääpa got the match started through his kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tiit Kääpa in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jan-Frode Aarseth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 12th minute, Tom Luik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 13th minute, Rune Tronstad hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 15 played minutes Harkujärve JK got a freekick which was hit by Tom Luik. In the 16th minute Tiit Kääpa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jan-Frode Aarseth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tiit Kääpa in the 19th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Janno Arumäe in the 29th minute of play forced NTA19's goalkeeper Jan-Frode Aarseth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Harkujärve JK's Kari Munn got a free kick in the 35th minute. Silver Saluste made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rune Tronstad in the 40th minute. In the 43rd minute, Gerd Öpik left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Harkujärve JK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rune Tronstad was the one to do the kick off. NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiit Kääpa in the 55th minute of play. Janno Arumäe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Jan-Frode Aarseth made a huge save. Rune Tronstad charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rune Tronstad the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Rune Grøndalen got his second yellow card in the match during the 60th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 61 played minutes NTA19 got a freekick which was hit by Rune Grøndalen. Olof Westerlund charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Olof Westerlund the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 62 minutes into the game, one of NTA19:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Silver Saluste made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olof Leknes in the 67th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Olof Leknes in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Silver Saluste saved Harkujärve JK from getting behind. The supporters of Harkujärve JK booed when NTA19 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jan-Kenneth Frøystad didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute, NTA19's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Valdo Heinaru fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. If Tiit Kääpa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jan-Frode Aarseth made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiit Kääpa in the 73rd minute of play. When Harkujärve JK's Janno Arumäe in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NTA19's goalie prevented a goal. In the 76thth minute of the game Tiit Kääpa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Janno Arumäe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Jan-Frode Aarseth made a huge save. Harkujärve JK's Silver Saluste played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rune Tronstad in the 82nd minute of play. After 86 played minutes NTA19 got a freekick which was hit by Jan-Kenneth Frøystad. In the 88th minute, Joel Mõniste hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 95th minute of the match, Tiit Kääpa tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jan-Frode Aarseth saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. NTA19 were furious when Olof Westerlund was red carded, 96 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 96 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for NTA19! Arno Vanaliin shot the penalty kick right outside the post. The NTA19 supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Harkujärve JK's performance. The match ended with a win for Harkujärve JK.