U23 League

Brunton Park
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Vello Lass kicked off to start the match. 10 minutes into the match, Carlisle United's goal looked a bit too open when Vello Lass came free, but Tod Bridgeworth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tod Bridgeworth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uno Raks, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Calvin Townsley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice moves Calvin Townsley could shoot a difficult shot in the 21st minute, which Taavi Pervik however easily saved by the left post. Taavi Pervik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Calvin Townsley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Vello Lass came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the JK Kurevere fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Vello Lass couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jakob Ojamaa in the 30th minute of play forced Carlisle United's goalkeeper Tod Bridgeworth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tod Bridgeworth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vello Lass, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vello Lass in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tod Bridgeworth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tod Bridgeworth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vello Lass's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. After the first half JK Kurevere were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Calvin Townsley made a kick off. Taavi Pervik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Calvin Townsley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 53 minutes into the match, JK Kurevere's Vello Lass sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tod Bridgeworth narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Taavi Pervik didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jake Marriott went, in the 54th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Vello Lasss short, quick shot in the 58thth minute got Tod Bridgeworth to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Thomas-Jan Thomas in the 60th minute of play forced JK Kurevere's goalkeeper Taavi Pervik to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. JK Kurevere made a substitution. Kaspar Ärm replaced Taavi Rähn. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vello Lass in the 69th minute of play forced Carlisle United's goalkeeper Tod Bridgeworth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vello Lasss short, quick shot in the 75thth minute got Tod Bridgeworth to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Jan Thomas charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jan Thomas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of JK Kurevere booed when Carlisle United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jan Thomas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vello Lass who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 85thth minute tested the skills of Tod Bridgeworth when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Calvin Townsley recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tod Bridgeworth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vello Lass's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. In the 92nd match minute, JK Kurevere was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jakob Ojamaa to maneuver through the defense. After 94 played minutes JK Kurevere got a freekick which was hit by Jakob Ojamaa. Aron Tamm hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.