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Tsernobõl Arena
Spectators: 8600 (Terracing: 6451, Seating: 1978, VIP seats: 171) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Illimar Tihkan got the match started through his kick off. Helger Korm struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Ailar Saluste didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Tsernobõl. In the 12th minute, FC RockOil's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Helger Korm fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Helger Korm's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ailar Saluste firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 13th minute Eiko Nuga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Mäkitalo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Helger Korm had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in FC RockOil's zone, Jan-Joost Flocquier stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ailar Saluste came out of the goal and Jan-Joost Flocquier tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Eiko Nuga managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC RockOil's supporters rose to their feet, but Eiko Nuga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ali Mäkitalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jan-Joost Flocquier blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ailar Saluste having to make a save. Ali Mäkitalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eiko Nuga in the 23rd minute of play. Eiko Nuga scored 0-1 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ali Mäkitalo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 44 minutes into the match, FC Tsernobõl's goal looked a bit too open when Eiko Nuga came free, but Ali Mäkitalo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC RockOil's Ailar Saluste played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jan-Joost Flocquier in the 46th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jan-Joost Flocquier was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute Jan-Joost Flocquier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ailar Saluste saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marek Vaarmets hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. After 65 minutes FC RockOil's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Davide Jung who took care of the corner kick. In the 67th minute, Mehis Rajamäe left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC RockOil fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. The supporters of FC Tsernobõl booed when FC RockOil was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aivo Nukki didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC RockOil's Sulev Krae was substituted for Illimar Tihkan. In the 72nd match minute, FC RockOil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aivo Nukki to maneuver through the defense. Eiko Nuga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Ali Mäkitalo made a huge save. FC Tsernobõl's defense didn't have a chance, in the 80th minute, when Sulev Krae scored to the left of an out of position Ali Mäkitalo, making the score, 1-3. After 85 played minutes FC Tsernobõl got a freekick which was hit by Alan Smith. FC RockOil's Joe Idasaar couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 86th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for FC Tsernobõl. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sulev Krae in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ali Mäkitalo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sulev Krae in the 89thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ali Mäkitalo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gustav Kingisepp received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Ailar Saluste tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC RockOil's Ailar Saluste played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jan-Joost Flocquier in the 93rd minute of play. If Jan-Joost Flocquier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC RockOil had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.