Narva Trans, who came back from a three-goal deficit, reached the semifinals
Narva JK Trans overcame Viimsi JK with a dramatic 4-3 victory to secure a place in the semifinals of the Estonian football Cup.
In a thrilling Estonian football Cup match, Narva JK Trans triumphed over Viimsi JK with a score of 4-3, successfully securing their spot in the semifinals. The game became intense as Narva initially took a commanding lead, with goals from Ahmad Abdallahi Gero in the 7th minute, Mark Maksimkin in the 33rd minute, and Yayra Josue Doke converting a penalty in the 50th minute, making it 3-0 in front of their home crowd. However, Viimsi displayed remarkable resilience by clawing back from the brink of defeat. They managed to equalize with goals from Karl Mägi in the 52nd minute and Oskar Mägi in the 77th minute, before Markus Vaherna leveled the score with a penalty in the second minute of added time. Drama unfolded as Cristian Luca Campagna scored a last-minute goal in the tenth minute of stoppage time, clinching the victory for Narva. This thrilling encounter not only showcased the competitive spirit of the teams but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of knockout competitions. Meanwhile, in another match on the same day, Paide Linnameeskond decisively defeated Tallinna Kalev with a score of 6-0, confirming the dominance of top-tier teams in the Cup. Tallinna FC Flora and Pärnu JK Vaprus also secured their places in the semifinals earlier in the week.