Tallinna FC Qarabag received five red cards in the quarter-finals
Tallinna FC Qarabag faced Tartu Ravens Futsali in a heated match, earning five red cards, as they lost 5-4, resulting in a tied series.
In the Estonian futsal championship quarter-finals, Tallinna FC Qarabag played a tense match against Tartu Ravens Futsali, where they received an alarming five red cards. The game ended with Tartu achieving a narrow victory of 5-4, with FC Qarabag leading 4-3 just two minutes before the end. The first match of the series saw FC Qarabag winning 3-2, putting the series at a tie of 1:1, necessitating a decisive third meeting scheduled in Tartu.
The match proved chaotic not only due to the scoreline but also because of the unprecedented number of red cards issued. Among the dismissed players, two did not receive previous warnings before their expulsions. A particular incident drew attention when losing team's goalkeeper Eduard Orehov, sent off after the final whistle, retaliated by knocking the red card out of the referee's hand. This situation is likely to prompt action from the football federation regarding potential consequences for the team.
This quarter-final series is tightly contested, with another matchup remaining tied at 1:1, where victories have been claimed on opposing teams' home turf. The outcome of the next match could significantly affect both teams' progression in the tournament and draws focus to the intense competition in the Estonian futsal league.