League Play-Off

Mannare Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Olav Kaasik made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Olav Kaasik managed to get in a good position for a shot. JK Sadala's supporters rose to their feet, but Olav Kaasik was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aigar Niklus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 9 minutes into the game, Olav Kaasik was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JK Sadala's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mannare the free kick. In the 9th minute, Olav Kaasik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 12th match minute, JK Sadala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albert Talu to maneuver through the defense. When Urmo Vellemäe came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Mannare fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Urmo Vellemäe couldn't finish the play. Mannare's Aigar Niklus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olav Kaasik in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th match minute, Mannare was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Villu Viil to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th minute, Urmo Vellemäe fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Olav Kivistik, passed just outside the right post. Robert Rajavee's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 30thth minute, Olav Kivistik skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind JK Sadala's goalkeeper Olav Kivistik, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Olav Kaasik fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aigar Niklus having to interfere. Aigar Niklus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olav Kaasik in the 44th minute of play. Kuldar Hõbe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aigar Niklus having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Urmo Vellemäe to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Mannare's Robert Rajavee nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Olav Kivistik made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Aigar Niklus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olav Kaasik in the 56th minute of the match. Jan Adamson kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Mannare's Robert Rajavee got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Kuldar Hõbe who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 64thth minute tested the skills of Aigar Niklus when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ott Laaneloog received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Aigar Niklus came out and tried to block the shot, but Ott Laaneloog slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 67th minute. After 70 played minutes JK Sadala got a freekick which was hit by Asso Kalda. Villu Viil kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Janek Ohu shot from long distance in the 81st minute, but Aigar Niklus was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. Aigar Niklus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olav Kaasik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute, Kris Nõu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Robert Rajavee fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olav Kivistik having to interfere. Edvin Laineste hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 90th minute, Ailar Golomb had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Albert Talu kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Aigar Niklus made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kuldar Hõbe in the 94th minute. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.