Official Cup

Runa Stadium
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Harry Boumans kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Runa United's goal looked a bit too open when Mugurel Chiriloaie came free, but Nils-Erik Åhlberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gheorghiţă Hagi in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nils-Erik Åhlberg saved Runa United from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nils-Erik Åhlberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nils-Erik Åhlberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 11th minute of play. When Runa United's Ted Almstedt in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tapa Athlétic™'s goalie prevented a goal. Nils-Erik Åhlberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vahur Nirk in the 25th minute of the match. In the 28th minute Kalju Palk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils-Erik Åhlberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nils-Erik Åhlberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Madis Indrekson during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nils-Erik Åhlberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 40th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the match, Runa United's Tommy Ekgren sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Heigo Mustkivi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Nils-Erik Åhlberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mugurel Chiriloaie to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Tapa Athlétic™ booed when Runa United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Andreasson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nils-Erik Åhlberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalju Palk in the 67th minute of play. With 69 minutes on the clock, Florian Fittipaldi commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 88 minutes, Gheorghiţă Hagi made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Runa United's Nils-Erik Åhlberg tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Tapa Athlétic™'s Samuel Cordarell got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Harry Boumans recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Tapa Athlétic™ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.