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Konnatiik
Spectators: 7527 (Terracing: 5646, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ander Kaal took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of FC LÕVI booed when Priipalu Konnad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rene Kroon didn't get a good kick on the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Priipalu Konnad's goal looked a bit too open when Alo Väärtnõu came free, but Albert Aruväli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bert Uluots might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aigar Hiiob. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bert Uluots ran back to his position shaking his head. Albert Aruväli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ander Kaal in the 12th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Heldur Saidla in the 18th minute of play forced FC LÕVI's goalkeeper Aigar Hiiob to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Harri Ilus fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC LÕVI's protests and gave Harri Ilus a yellow card for diving instead. In the 24th minute, one of FC LÕVI:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC LÕVI. Aigar Hiiob had in the 26thth minute some difficulties stopping Jens Höijer's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Albert Aruväli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdo Veevo, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the 35th minute, Riivo Vall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Priipalu Konnad's Ago Isa got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alo Väärtnõu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ander Kaal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

After a defensive mix-up in FC LÕVI's zone, Bert Uluots stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aigar Hiiob came out of the goal and Bert Uluots tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 54th match minute, Priipalu Konnad was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jens Höijer to maneuver through the defense. In the 57th minute, Ander Kaal fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Albert Aruväli, passed just outside the right post. Ander Kaal hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Albert Aruväli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ander Kaal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Bert Uluots managed to get in a good position for a shot. Priipalu Konnad's supporters rose to their feet, but Bert Uluots was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aigar Hiiob breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bert Uluots recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 72nd match minute, FC LÕVI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdo Veevo to maneuver through the defense. Bert Uluots struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Aigar Hiiob didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Priipalu Konnad. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ander Kaal in the 76th minute of play forced Priipalu Konnad's goalkeeper Albert Aruväli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Riivo Mänd kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Bert Uluots received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Aigar Hiiob tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aigar Hiiob took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ago Isa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 88 minutes into the match, Priipalu Konnad's goal looked a bit too open when Ander Kaal came free, but Albert Aruväli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With his leg Albert Aruväli managed to avoid a goal in the 90thth minute, when FC LÕVI's Alo Väärtnõu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. If Alo Väärtnõu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.