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Kahu
Spectators: 7495 (Terracing: 5622, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Oliver Heinola started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Hannes Raamets charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hannes Raamets the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 6th match minute, Kahu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aigar Vulla to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 13 minutes, Oliver Heinola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Oliver Heinola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Uno Niitsoo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alvar Ess showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 18 minute of play. Leo Ülevain hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. Evert Saamatu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Uno Niitsoo made a huge save. Evert Saamatu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Kahu FC's zone, Joe Kloren stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bernhard Kuuskmäe came out of the goal and Joe Kloren tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Oliver Heinola might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Bernhard Kuuskmäe. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Oliver Heinola ran back to his position shaking his head. Oliver Heinola's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bernhard Kuuskmäe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. In the 40th minute Joe Kloren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernhard Kuuskmäe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Kahu FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Aksel Sõnajalg hit a great ball. Joe Kloren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 49th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alvar Ess to strike the kick off in the second half. Palo's Uno Niitsoo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvar Ess in the 59th minute of play. A hard shot 62 in the game by Joe Kloren from a close distance when the talented Bernhard Kuuskmäe managed to make a qualified save. Kahu FC's players were relieved. Alvar Ess struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Uno Niitsoo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kahu FC. Evert Saamatu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Palo's Oliver Heinola in the 71st minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Bernhard Kuuskmäe was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Kahu FC through an amazing save. Oliver Heinola received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Bernhard Kuuskmäe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Oliver Heinola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 90 minutes, Joe Kloren managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joe Kloren was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Palo's goalkeeper Uno Niitsoo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 94 minutes, Leo Ülevain mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Palo and the Kahu FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 94 played minutes Palo got a freekick which was hit by Leo Ülevain. In the 98th minute, Aigar Vulla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kahu FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.