League Play-Off

Matja
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Rando Kaldmaa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ilmar Alas took the ball and in the 5 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benno Vöörmann. Benno Vöörmann dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. If Ilmar Alas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Kevin Erikson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arvi Noobel was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Rando Kaldmaa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benno Vöörmann read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. In the 21st match minute, Karujarve was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnold Leppik to maneuver through the defense. 22 minutes into the match, Matja SK's Antti Kurk broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Rando Kaldmaa took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benno Vöörmann. Benno Vöörmann dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Björn Väärsi in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arvi Noobel saved Matja SK from getting behind. Karujarve's Benno Vöörmann played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rando Kaldmaa in the 33rd minute of play. Kevin Erikson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Argo Hiir charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Argo Hiir the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Matja SK getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Argo Hiir hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Karujarve's zone, Rando Kaldmaa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benno Vöörmann came out of the goal and Rando Kaldmaa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ilmar Alas in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Benno Vöörmann, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Björn Väärsi to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Siim Kikas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ilmar Alas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Benno Vöörmann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Björn Väärsi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kevin Erikson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Arvi Noobel made a huge save. Tambet Emapoeg's late challenge caught a Karujarve's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tambet Emapoeg helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Matja SK getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Tambet Emapoeg hit a great ball. Matja SK's Rando Kaldmaa got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 90 minutes into the match, Rando Kaldmaa notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of Karujarve's Benno Vöörmann. Benno Vöörmann was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Arvi Noobel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kevin Erikson in the 94th minute. In the 95th minute, Ken Liit hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Matja SK's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.