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Vaguja
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Janari Ärm started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Kalev Astuja might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Märten Kuuse. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kalev Astuja ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpected shot in the 6th minute by Kalev Astuja got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Janari Ärm in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Märten Kuuse saved Karlova from getting behind. Jürgen Loodus'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 13th minute of play. Hugo Lemsalu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Tom Esken tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 27th match minute, AC Paasiku Suttermen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kunnar Lauter to maneuver through the defense. Egon Kimmel was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 27th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Kalev Astuja could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Märten Kuuse made a huge save. Thanks to some nice moves Kalev Astuja could shoot a difficult shot in the 35th minute, which Märten Kuuse however easily saved by the left post. After 35 played minutes Karlova got a freekick which was hit by Ken Valinu. AC Paasiku Suttermen were awarded a corner in the 38th minute after Karlova's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Aimar Räim took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Aimar Räim got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Märten Kuuse quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 40th minute Jürgen Loodus 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. Karlova's Hugo Lemsalu got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Karlova's Märten Kuuse got control of the ball when Kalev Astuja tried to sneak it across the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jürgen Loodus made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Hugo Lemsalu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tom Esken. AC Paasiku Suttermen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hugo Lemsalu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Kunnar Lauter kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Jürgen Loodus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 66 minutes into the match, AC Paasiku Suttermen's Janari Ärm sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Märten Kuuse narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of AC Paasiku Suttermen booed when Karlova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alari Pilvistu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Janari Ärm in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Märten Kuuse prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ülo Veermäe charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ülo Veermäe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 74 played minutes Karlova got a freekick which was hit by Ülo Veermäe. In the 77th minute, Alari Pilvistu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 78th minute of the match Aimar Räim sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Märten Kuuse skillfully saved the ball. AC Paasiku Suttermen's Kalev Astuja got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Janari Ärm got free in front of the goal in the 85th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Märten Kuuse was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Karlova's zone, Janari Ärm stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Märten Kuuse came out of the goal and Janari Ärm tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the match clock showed 90 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Kalev Astuja sped through Karlova's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Märten Kuuse. AC Paasiku Suttermen's Kalev Astuja got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Karlova walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.