League Play-Off

Tarwast
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, 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. Egert Vahtra started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd match minute, FC Kreenholm was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erik Vahi to maneuver through the defense. Tarmo Raska fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raivo Nurmela having to interfere. Heinrich Levisto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Egert Vahtra in the 12th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Egert Vahtra during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 13th minute, Egert Vahtra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Kreenholm's Heinrich Levisto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Egert Vahtra in the 16th minute of play. Marek Aalja kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. FC Tarwast's Raivo Nurmela played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sten Müürisepp in the 26th minute of play. Ervin Laja sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sten Müürisepp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Raivo Nurmela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tarmo Raska, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tarmo Raska to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, FC Kreenholm's Tarmo Raska dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. After 58 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for FC Kreenholm! The referee gave FC Tarwast a penalty, 61 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Rein Aavakivi, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of FC Kreenholm's Heinrich Levisto. 1-1. Sten Müürisepp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 80 minutes into the game, Heikki Naaber was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Tarwast's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kreenholm the free kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Sten Müürisepp managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Kreenholm's supporters rose to their feet, but Sten Müürisepp was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raivo Nurmela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Raivo Nurmela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aapo Äär, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Erik Vahi kicked well hit freekick during the 98th minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.