League

Rimming Arena
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Estnurga FC's Benno Kottise started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Andrus Trummi struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Ahti Kingisepp didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estnurga FC. Benno Kottise sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fred Sõõr who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 9thth minute tested the skills of Janek Noorsalu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andrus Trummi in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ahti Kingisepp prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benno Kottise in the 17th minute of play forced FC Viive 46's goalkeeper Ahti Kingisepp to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ahti Kingisepp took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrus Trummi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ahti Kingisepp made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrus Trummi in the 27th minute of play. In the 30th minute Benno Kottise shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ahti Kingisepp saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 33 in the game by Urmo Naudi from a close distance when the talented Janek Noorsalu managed to make a qualified save. Estnurga FC's players were relieved. The audience was convinced that Andrus Trummi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ahti Kingisepp was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. When Estnurga FC's Benno Kottise in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Viive 46's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Raimond Vain stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Elmu Tsirel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Ahti Kingisepp tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Andrus Trummi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of Ahti Kingisepp when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Andrus Trummi in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ahti Kingisepp, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Andrus Trummi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ahti Kingisepp having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in FC Viive 46's zone, Benno Kottise stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ahti Kingisepp came out of the goal and Benno Kottise tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 71st minute, Andrus Trummi 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. 73 minutes into the match, FC Viive 46's goal looked a bit too open when Benno Kottise came free, but Ahti Kingisepp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Olavi Laane during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Olavi Laane kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Janek Noorsalu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raimond Vain, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. 79 minutes into the match, Raimond Vain notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Estnurga FC's Janek Noorsalu. Janek Noorsalu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Estnurga FC's Andrus Trummi was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 83rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. With a little luck, FC Viive 46's Ahti Kingisepp got control of the ball when Hillar Haluriit tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ahti Kingisepp was a little too slow when Benno Kottise got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 96th minute. The score was now 1-3. Estnurga FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.