Estonian footballer Martin Vetkal marked his first appearance in the starting lineup for Dordrecht this calendar year, leading his team to a narrow 1-0 victory against Emmen in the 27th round of the Dutch second league. Vetkal previously established himself as a key player for Dordrecht in the first half of the season; however, he faced a minor injury in December that restricted his playtime and led to him coming off the bench in five consecutive league matches earlier this year. In the match, Vetkal played for 87 minutes and played a pivotal role in the victory.

The only goal of the match came from Stephano Carrillo in the 50th minute, solidifying Dordrecht's impressive momentum with their fifth consecutive win. This victory propelled Dordrecht to sixth place in the league standings, while Emmen found themselves struggling at 16th place. The match highlights the growing performance of Dordrecht as they aim to secure a better position within the league as the season progresses.

Additionally, this match featured another Estonian player, Märten Kuusk, who saw action earlier than expected due to a teammate's injury. He entered the match in the 34th minute, helping his team Katowice manage a draw against Legia Warsaw in the Polish top league. This demonstrates the increasing presence of Estonian players in international leagues and could be a noteworthy development for Estonian football moving forward.