National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Svend Betz got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Pearu Veetamm shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils Elmhuus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 4 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Andro Kungla came free, but Nils Elmhuus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Denmark's Nils Elmhuus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rauno Koba in the 8th minute of play. In the 9th minute, Svend Betz ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Helmut Tõnuri was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Nils Elmhuus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaanus Uustalo, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Helmut Tõnuri had great luck who in the 19thth minute grab hold of the ball when Lenni Prehn from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. In the 20th minute Andro Kungla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils Elmhuus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Denmark's Nils Elmhuus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andro Kungla in the 25th minute of play. Nils Elmhuus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaanus Uustalo in the 27th minute of the match. Nils Elmhuus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andro Kungla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 30th minute Jaanus Uustalo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils Elmhuus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Rauno Koba came free, but Nils Elmhuus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jaanus Uustalo in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nils Elmhuus saved Denmark from getting behind. Svend Betz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Helmut Tõnuri made a huge save. Nils Elmhuus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rauno Koba in the 37th minute of the match. Denmark's Nils Elmhuus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andro Kungla in the 39th minute of play. Nils Elmhuus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andro Kungla in the 39th minute of the match. Tavs Kirck kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Nils Elmhuus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaanus Uustalo in the 47th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jaanus Uustalo was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Denmark's Svend Betz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Helmut Tõnuri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 56th minute, Otto Tenno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Estonia's Helmut Tõnuri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lasse Delvig in the 57th minute of play. After having played for 59 minutes, Jaanus Uustalo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estonia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jaanus Uustalo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Denmark's Teddy Tholsted was substituted for Svend Betz. Denmark made a substitution. Børge Buhr replaced Danny Grønnow. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Estonia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paw Carbac was slow to take the kick. During this time Denmark's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Lenni Prehn almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Estonia's Helmut Tõnuri did a great save. The supporters of Estonia booed when Denmark was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paw Carbac didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Pearu Veetamm in the 71st minute really tested Nils Elmhuus's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 73rd minute Pearu Veetamm shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils Elmhuus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 75th minute Teddy Tholsted shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Helmut Tõnuri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Teddy Tholsted in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Helmut Tõnuri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 77th match minute, Denmark was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tavs Kirck to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teddy Tholsted in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Helmut Tõnuri saved Estonia from getting behind. Denmark's Nils Elmhuus proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Denmark from getting a goal against them. If Teddy Tholsted had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Helmut Tõnuri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teddy Tholsted in the 92nd minute of the match. 93 minutes had been played when some careless play by Estonia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paw Carbac was slow to take the kick. During this time Denmark's players had a chance to rest. Martin Rana was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Estonia's Gabriel Niitsoo got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.
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