League Play-Off

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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Steven Saue kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Priidik Kalde in the 6th minute of play forced The Black Crowes's goalkeeper Arne Väljaste to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Janar Narusk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steven Saue, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Janar Narusk was out of position in the 20 minute of play, and Steven Saue capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Steven Saue really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. The supporters of The Black Crowes booed when Maksa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Priidik Nooska didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 24 minutes, Steven Saue managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Black Crowes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Steven Saue was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Steven Saue in the 26th minute of play forced Maksa FC's goalkeeper Janar Narusk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arne Väljaste made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raivo Kaasik in the 28th minute of play. Marcel Mihădaș fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Janar Narusk having to interfere. Arne Väljaste didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Sten Uustal went, in the 37th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Steven Saue recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arne Väljaste made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raivo Kaasik in the 44th minute of play. Janar Narusk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Steven Saue in the 48th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Priidik Kalde stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Gerd Sade took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Janar Narusk. Janar Narusk dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. 57 minutes into the game, Gerd Sade cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Janar Narusk was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arne Väljaste took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Priidik Kalde, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hans Aver kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. The Black Crowes's Arne Väljaste played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Priidik Kalde in the 68th minute of play. Janar Narusk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerd Sade, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 70thth minute of the game Steven Saue who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Maksa FC's Janar Narusk was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Gerd Sade managed to get in a good position for a shot. The Black Crowes's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerd Sade was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Janar Narusk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Steven Saue's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Janar Narusk read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. In the 73rd match minute, The Black Crowes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcel Mihădaș to maneuver through the defense. Maksa FC's Janar Narusk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Steven Saue in the 75th minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, The Black Crowes's Steven Saue sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Janar Narusk narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Vambola Nõmmik charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vambola Nõmmik the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 85 minutes into the game, one of Maksa FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 88th minute there was a penalty for The Black Crowes. Marcel Mihădaș stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Janar Narusk. 4-1. In the 95th minute, Marcel Mihădaș 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. There was no doubt that The Black Crowes were the better team. The Black Crowes's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.