Official Cup

Carlsberg Arena
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Helari Põldmaa got the match started through his kick off. Tapa Athlétic™'s Heigo Mustkivi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taavi Kapsi in the 4th minute of play. With a little luck, Tapa Athlétic™'s Heigo Mustkivi got control of the ball when Riivo Paat tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 6th minute of the match FC Hugo got a corner. Tapa Athlétic™'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Riivo Paat ran over to the corner to take the kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Taavi Kapsi in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Heigo Mustkivi saved Tapa Athlétic™ from getting behind. 8 minutes into the game, Vahur Nirk cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Illimar Sulg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Tapa Athlétic™ fans' excitement grew in the 11th match minute when Tapa Athlétic™'s Vahur Nirk looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 14 minutes into the match, Tapa Athlétic™'s goalkeeper Heigo Mustkivi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Helari Põldmaa. Riivo Paat received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Heigo Mustkivi came out and tried to block the shot, but Riivo Paat slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 15th minute. Illimar Sulg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mugurel Chiriloaie's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Illimar Sulg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 18th minute of the match. Tapa Athlétic™ were awarded a corner in the 20th minute after FC Hugo's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Madis Indrekson took the corner. The corner ended in Mugurel Chiriloaie almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Hugo's Illimar Sulg did a great save. FC Hugo's Illimar Sulg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vahur Nirk in the 23rd minute of play. After some careless play in the FC Hugo defense, Vahur Nirk kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Illimar Sulg. The FC Hugo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Illimar Sulg should have stopped the shot. Illimar Sulg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gheorghiţă Hagi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Heigo Mustkivi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Helari Põldmaa in the 28th minute. The supporters of FC Hugo booed when Tapa Athlétic™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kara Teka didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th minute, Kara Teka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37thth minute of the game Vahur Nirk who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Hugo's Illimar Sulg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Tapa Athlétic™'s Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Hugo's goalie prevented a goal. Illimar Sulg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gheorghiţă Hagi in the 47th minute of the match. The FC Hugo players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Tapa Athlétic™ were winning 1-3.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mugurel Chiriloaie to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Tapa Athlétic™'s goal looked a bit too open when Taavi Kapsi came free, but Heigo Mustkivi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 52 minutes Tapa Athlétic™'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Riivo Paat who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on FC Hugo's corner Riivo Paat fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Heigo Mustkivi quite easily take care of the ball. After 54 minutes Tapa Athlétic™'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Riivo Paat who took care of the corner kick. With his leg Illimar Sulg managed to avoid a goal in the 55thth minute, when Tapa Athlétic™'s Mugurel Chiriloaie fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A hard shot 56 in the game by Mugurel Chiriloaie from a close distance when the talented Illimar Sulg managed to make a qualified save. FC Hugo's players were relieved. Illimar Sulg made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Kalju Palk sent off a good shot on target. Heigo Mustkivi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Helari Põldmaa, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. If Mugurel Chiriloaie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kalju Palk scored 1-4 in the 67th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Illimar Sulg, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. FC Hugo's Illimar Sulg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save FC Hugo from getting a goal against them. In the 76th match minute, FC Hugo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timo Vismann to maneuver through the defense. Timo Vismann hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Mugurel Chiriloaies short, quick shot in the 80thth minute got Illimar Sulg to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Through an outstanding action, after 82 minutes, Illimar Sulg successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kalju Palk in the 83rd minute of play forced FC Hugo's goalkeeper Illimar Sulg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Illimar Sulg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eedi Viksi's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. Kara Teka kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The FC Hugo supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Tapa Athlétic™'s performance. The match ended with a win for Tapa Athlétic™.