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Kõduküla Arena
Spectators: 7527 (Terracing: 5646, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) JK Kõduküla's Valdek Loide 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. Valdek Loide's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edvard Ahnus read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Edvard Ahnus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdek Loide, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Alo Lõvi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Vallo Honga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vallo Honga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alo Lõvi in the 22nd minute of play. Edvard Ahnus made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aimar Hellenurm in the 25th minute. In the 25th match minute, Ventiil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laur Kaljumäe to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th minute, Aimar Hellenurm 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. Aimar Hellenurm recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sven Vana kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Edvard Ahnus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valdek Loide, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alo Lõvi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Valdek Loide managed to get in a good position for a shot. JK Kõduküla's supporters rose to their feet, but Valdek Loide was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edvard Ahnus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdek Loide in the 54th minute of play forced Ventiil's goalkeeper Edvard Ahnus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kalju Kender charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kalju Kender the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 57th minute, Kalju Kender hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alo Lõvi in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vallo Honga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ragnar Kiik during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 75th match minute, Ventiil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ragnar Kiik to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Ventiil's zone, Valdek Loide stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edvard Ahnus came out of the goal and Valdek Loide tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Valdek Loide fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edvard Ahnus having to interfere. Edvard Ahnus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aimar Hellenurm in the 84th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdek Loide in the 85th minute of play forced Ventiil's goalkeeper Edvard Ahnus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aimar Hellenurm fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edvard Ahnus having to interfere. In the 97th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ventiil's goalkeeper Edvard Ahnus, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ventiil walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.