League Play-Off

Anfield Road L4
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Asko Randveer took the kick off in the first half of the match. Raimo Ait struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Laur Lossmann didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Otiaru FC. Urmet Vaha charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Urmet Vaha the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 9th match minute, Otiaru FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urmet Vaha to maneuver through the defense. 10 minutes into the match, Rando Raska sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Paul Lepp threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Rando Raska this time. Rein Vollmer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Paul Lepp made a huge save. In the 17th minute, Raimo Ait 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. 19 minutes into the match, Otiaru FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kuldar Suursaar came free, but Paul Lepp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Otiaru FC's Paul Lepp got control of the ball when Rein Vollmer tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Kuldar Suursaar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Liverpool Estonia Branch's supporters rose to their feet, but Kuldar Suursaar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paul Lepp breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rein Vollmer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Paul Lepp tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rein Vollmer's late challenge caught a Otiaru FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rein Vollmer helped the player get up and apologised. After 29 played minutes Liverpool Estonia Branch got a freekick which was hit by Rein Vollmer. Kuldar Suursaar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rein Vollmer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paul Lepp having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Otiaru FC's zone, Rein Vollmer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul Lepp came out of the goal and Rein Vollmer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paul Lepp showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kuldar Suursaar, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After the first half Otiaru FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kuldar Suursaar to strike the kick off in the second half. Laur Lossmann stood somewhat misplaced when Asko Randveer came free in front of goal and shot 1-2 to the left of him in the 58 minute. After a rather tough play, Otiaru FC's Otto Kurk got a free kick in the 61st minute. 62 minutes into the game, Kuldar Suursaar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Paul Lepp was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ahti Halman's late challenge caught a Otiaru FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ahti Halman helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Liverpool Estonia Branch's Ahti Halman got a free kick in the 65th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Asko Randveer in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Laur Lossmann saved Liverpool Estonia Branch from getting behind. In the 69th minute, Ahti Halman 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. Rein Vollmer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paul Lepp having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raimo Ait got free with Laur Lossmann in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 84th minute, Rein Vollmer 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. In a very dangerous position, a player in Liverpool Estonia Branch fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 87th minute. Penalty! Laur Lossmann had in the 89thth minute some difficulties stopping Ando Abel's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The Otiaru FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.