Pärnu JK Vaprus II 4–0 Trans Narva B
Esiliiga B | 17 May 2026, 22:00

Match Overview

Pärnu JK Vaprus II produced a dominant display to thrash Trans Narva B 4–0 at the Pärnu Rannastaadion. The hosts were ruthless in front of goal and fully deserved the biggest win of the round, moving them up the Esiliiga B table.

First Half – Early Onslaught

Vaprus II began at a blistering pace and were two goals ahead within 20 minutes. In the 8th minute, Rico Raud tapped in from close range after a corner was nodded across goal. The second arrived in the 17th minute when Kaur Karu cut in from the left and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner. Trans Narva B barely had a touch in the opposition half for long periods.

Second Half – No Let‑Up

The home side continued to dominate after the restart. Marten Oja made it 3–0 in the 55th minute with a powerful header from a free‑kick delivery. The fourth goal came in the 72nd minute, when substitute Rasmus Saar slotted home after a defensive error. Trans Narva B offered little resistance, managing only one shot on target all match.

Key Moments

• 8' – Rico Raud opens the scoring from a corner.
• 17' – Kaur Karu’s superb curled effort makes it 2–0.
• 55' – Marten Oja heads in from a set piece (3–0).
• 72' – Rasmus Saar capitalises on a defensive mix‑up to make it 4–0.
• 80' – Trans Narva B’s Artjom Tšernov is shown a straight red for a dangerous challenge.

Tactical Story

Pärnu JK Vaprus II played a high‑press 4‑3‑3 that suffocated Trans Narva B’s attempts to build from the back. The visitors’ 5‑4‑1 formation was unable to cope with the intensity of Vaprus II’s wingers, who consistently won one‑on‑one duels. Set‑pieces were also a major weapon for the home side, accounting for two of the four goals.

Standout Players

• Kaur Karu (Vaprus II) – Scored a stunning goal and provided two assists.
• Marten Oja (Vaprus II) – Dominated the midfield and added a goal.
• Rico Raud (Vaprus II) – Opened the scoring and was a constant threat.

Impact on the Table

The emphatic victory lifted Pärnu JK Vaprus II to fifth place in the Esiliiga B standings, just three points behind the promotion playoff positions. Trans Narva B remain rooted to the bottom of the table, now nine points from safety with only a handful of games remaining.