U18 World League

Koljala Arena
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Mikk Vananurm started the match with the kick off. Rainer Neppi kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. JK Koljala's Maarek Meri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Siim Võrk in the 12th minute of play. Endel Türk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maarek Meri having to interfere. The Amneesia fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Amneesia's Siim Võrk looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Rainer Neppi charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rainer Neppi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Rainer Neppi hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. 26 minutes into the game, Olaf Varm was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JK Koljala's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Amneesia the free kick. Mikk Vananurm kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. After 32 played minutes, Amneesia's Kalju Sepp shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Maarek Meri came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Amneesia reached it. 35 minutes into the match, JK Koljala's goal looked a bit too open when Siim Võrk came free, but Maarek Meri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the match, Amneesia's Endel Türk sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Maarek Meri narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Viljar Nael had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Siim Võrk made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Endel Türk 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. 58 minutes into the match, JK Koljala's goalkeeper Maarek Meri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Siim Võrk. When Amneesia's Siim Võrk in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JK Koljala's goalie prevented a goal. Imre Ojakallas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oliver Väärsi in the 63rd minute of the match. Mikk Vananurm hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Siim Võrk in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maarek Meri saved JK Koljala from getting behind. Imre Ojakallas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mikk Vananurm's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. In the 82nd match minute, JK Koljala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olaf Varm to maneuver through the defense. Amneesia's Kalju Sepp shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 83rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Maarek Meri but with some difficulty. Imre Ojakallas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mikk Vananurm in the 89th minute of play. Amneesia's Imre Ojakallas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mikk Vananurm in the 90th minute of play. Oliver Väärsi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Imre Ojakallas having to interfere. Maarek Meri was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Siim Võrk showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 94 minute of play.