League Play-Off

Uusi Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Karl Lehis took the kick off in the first half of the match. After having played for 7 minutes, Karl Lehis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sahktar Donetski's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl Lehis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Richard Rosenbaum fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Risto Suursaar having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in SK Uusi's zone, Karl Lehis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ragnar Laurits came out of the goal and Karl Lehis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl Lehis in the 13th minute of play forced SK Uusi's goalkeeper Ragnar Laurits to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Risto Suursaar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Richard Rosenbaum's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Richard Rosenbaum sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Sahktar Donetski's zone, Richard Rosenbaum stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Risto Suursaar came out of the goal and Richard Rosenbaum tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl Lehis in the 27th minute of play forced SK Uusi's goalkeeper Ragnar Laurits to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Karl Lehis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ragnar Laurits. SK Uusi's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Karl Lehis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Emil Varma kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. In the 33rd match minute, SK Uusi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Riho Lekk to maneuver through the defense. An unexpected shot in the 38th minute by Edgar Ilus got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Sahktar Donetski's goalkeeper Risto Suursaar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. SK Uusi were awarded a corner in the 45th minute after Sahktar Donetski's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Magnus Vonk took the corner. After taking down the ball on SK Uusi's corner Magnus Vonk fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Risto Suursaar quite easily take care of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Richard Rosenbaum in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Risto Suursaar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 47 minutes into the game, Alvin Vilo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sahktar Donetski's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SK Uusi the free kick. Richard Rosenbaum received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Risto Suursaar came out and tried to block the shot, but Richard Rosenbaum slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 49th minute.

58 minutes into the match, SK Uusi's goal looked a bit too open when Karl Lehis came free, but Ragnar Laurits reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Risto Suursaar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Rosenbaum in the 61st minute of the match. Richard Rosenbaum struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Risto Suursaar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SK Uusi. Sahktar Donetski's Risto Suursaar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Rosenbaum in the 68th minute of play. After 70 minutes, Urmo Laaser mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SK Uusi and the Sahktar Donetski players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 71st minute, Urmo Laaser hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hubert Uluots fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ragnar Laurits having to interfere. Ragnar Laurits made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karl Lehis in the 82nd minute of play. Risto Suursaar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Ilus in the 84th minute of play. Pavel Näksi hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. In the 90th minute, SK Uusi's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Hubert Uluots fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After 91 played minutes SK Uusi got a freekick which was hit by Alo Laanes. If Richard Rosenbaum had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Richard Rosenbaum recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 99th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.