League

Hobesalu Staadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute, Enar Roovik fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tarmo Uusen in the 7th minute of play forced AC Paasiku Suttermen's goalkeeper Tom Esken to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tarmo Uusen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tom Esken read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Enar Roovik managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hobesalu's supporters rose to their feet, but Enar Roovik was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tom Esken breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The nice shot from Enar Roovik in the 16thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Tom Esken had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Kalev Astuja charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kalev Astuja the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to AC Paasiku Suttermen getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Kalev Astuja hit a great ball. Tarmo Uusen struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Tom Esken didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hobesalu. Hobesalu's Enar Roovik got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 23rd match minute, AC Paasiku Suttermen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Väino Naaber to maneuver through the defense. If Tarmo Uusen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tarmo Uusen in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tom Esken prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Enar Roovik took the ball and in the 39 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tom Esken. Tom Esken dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 43rd minute, Enar Roovik 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. Janari Ärm fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oskar Mahlapuu having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Janari Ärm made a kick off. In the 56th match minute, Hobesalu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tauri Avaja to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enar Roovik in the 64th minute of play forced AC Paasiku Suttermen's goalkeeper Tom Esken to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enar Roovik received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Tom Esken tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tarmo Uusen in the 68th minute of play forced AC Paasiku Suttermen's goalkeeper Tom Esken to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Oskar Mahlapuu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Janari Ärm, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gerd Äkke walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 80th minute, Kunnar Lauter hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Tarmo Uusen got free in front of the goal in the 82nd minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Tom Esken was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Hobesalu's Tarmo Uusen got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 90th minute Tarmo Uusen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tom Esken saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Enar Roovik received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Tom Esken tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Enar Roovik had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the AC Paasiku Suttermen defense, Ervin Saamatu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tom Esken. The AC Paasiku Suttermen fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tom Esken should have stopped the shot. Hobesalu's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.