League Play-Off

Likhu
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jüri Raadel made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mart Kalmus in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rait Nõgel saved FC Likhu from getting behind. Kert Reinumägi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rait Levisto in the 13th minute of the match. Mart Kalmus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rait Nõgel having to interfere. Jüri Raadel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rait Nõgel having to interfere. With a little luck, Sihva's Kert Reinumägi got control of the ball when Voldemar Kase tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mart Kalmus scored 0-1 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rait Nõgel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mart Kalmus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rait Nõgel having to interfere. Jüri Raadel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rait Nõgel came out of the goal in the 34th minute to try and stop a shot by Sihva's Mart Kalmus. But to his dismay, Mart Kalmus quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mart Kalmus in the 42nd minute of play forced FC Likhu's goalkeeper Rait Nõgel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Sihva's Mart Kalmus sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rait Nõgel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The FC Likhu players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Sihva were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rait Levisto to make the kick off. Rait Nõgel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mart Kalmus in the 56th minute. After having played for 65 minutes, Eero Erik managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sihva's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eero Erik was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, FC Likhu's Rait Nõgel got control of the ball when Mart Kalmus tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 78 minutes, Jonas Olle mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sihva and the FC Likhu players grew even worse after the yellow card. Kert Reinumägi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rait Levisto in the 83rd minute of play. In the 91st minute of the match Herbert Üppis sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rait Nõgel skillfully saved the ball. After 94 minutes, Mait Ütt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Likhu and the Sihva players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 94th match minute, FC Likhu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mait Ütt to maneuver through the defense. Jüri Raadel struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Rait Nõgel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sihva. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Sihva had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.