League Play-Off

Paltre Staadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Holger Talviste kicked off to start the match. Marko Nõmmsalu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Martin Jusson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Holger Talviste scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Martin Jusson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Marek Kruusimaa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Raul Laaneloog went, in the 13th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Marek Kruusimaa made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Peter Mölder sent off a good shot on target. In the 17th match minute, Lauli was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaido Paat to maneuver through the defense. In the 18th minute of the match Henri Reiljan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marek Kruusimaa skillfully saved the ball. Lauli's defense didn't have a chance, in the 22nd minute, when Georg Neemoja scored to the left of an out of position Marek Kruusimaa, making the score, 2-1. In the 25th minute of the match, Raul Laaneloog got a very nice opportunity to score, but Marek Kruusimaa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Holger Talviste in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Jusson saved Paltre from getting behind. If Kaarel Lell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Holger Talviste received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Martin Jusson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Paltre's Martin Jusson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Holger Talviste in the 34th minute of play. Marek Kruusimaa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heiko Lahe in the 38th minute of play. A collision led to Lauli getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Kaarel Lell hit a great ball. Kaido Paat hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. After having played for 43 minutes, Georg Neemoja managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Paltre's supporters crossed their fingers, but Georg Neemoja was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The wind increased when Heiko Lahe made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Lauli getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Holger Talviste hit a great ball. Marek Kruusimaa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heiko Lahe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marko Nõmmsalu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Holger Talviste had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Heiko Lahe took the ball and in the 70 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marek Kruusimaa. Marek Kruusimaa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Gustav Mihklimäe charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gustav Mihklimäe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 74 played minutes Lauli got a freekick which was hit by Gustav Mihklimäe. 78 minutes into the game, Paltre's Georg Neemoja nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marek Kruusimaa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. After 82 played minutes Paltre got a freekick which was hit by Simo Luiga. Holger Talviste received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Martin Jusson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Holger Talviste's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Martin Jusson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Paltre's zone, Holger Talviste stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martin Jusson came out of the goal and Holger Talviste tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, Paltre could leave the field as winners, despite Lauli having more of the ball for most of the match.