Trans Narva B 1-0 Levadia Tallinn U19: Late Goal Seals Narrow Esiliiga B Win

Trans Narva B claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Levadia Tallinn U19 in the Esiliiga B on Friday, September 11, 2026. A solitary second-half strike from Artur Makarov was enough to separate the two sides in a tense, closely contested encounter at the Narva Sports Complex.

The win lifts Trans Narva B into the upper half of the Esiliiga B table, while Levadia Tallinn U19 remain in mid-table after a frustrating evening in front of goal.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, it was clear that this would be a battle of patience. Trans Narva B, the reserve side of Narva Trans, looked to control possession through their midfield triangle, while Levadia Tallinn U19, the youth academy outfit of Levadia Tallinn, sat deep and looked to spring quick counter-attacks.

The first half produced few clear-cut chances. Levadia U19 had the best opportunity in the 18th minute when striker Marko Petrov found space on the edge of the box, but his low effort was well saved by Narva B goalkeeper Sergei Ivanov. Narva B responded with a series of corners, but the Levadia defence, marshalled by captain Kristjan Kuusk, stood firm.

Key Moments

• 18' — Marko Petrov (Levadia U19) forces a smart save from Sergei Ivanov.
• 42' — Narva B's Artur Makarov heads just wide from a corner.
• 67' — GOAL! Artur Makarov latches onto a through ball and slots past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
• 79' — Levadia U19's Rasmus Saar hits the post with a curling effort.
• 90+3' — Narva B defend a late corner to secure the win.

The decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute. A quick turnover in midfield allowed Narva B to release Makarov, who timed his run perfectly to beat the offside trap and finished calmly into the bottom corner. It was a goal that encapsulated the home side's clinical edge.

Tactical Story

Trans Narva B set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the focus on building play from the back and using the width of the pitch. Their full-backs pushed high, pinning Levadia's wide players deep. Levadia U19, meanwhile, operated in a compact 4-4-2, attempting to frustrate their opponents and hit on the break.

For much of the match, the tactical battle was even. Levadia's high pressing in the first half caused Narva B some problems, but as the game wore on, the youth side's energy levels dropped. Narva B's superior physicality and experience in the third tier began to tell, and they created more chances in the final 20 minutes.

Standout Players

Artur Makarov (Trans Narva B) — The match-winner was a constant threat with his movement and link-up play. His goal was taken with the composure of a seasoned striker.

Sergei Ivanov (Trans Narva B) — The goalkeeper made two crucial saves, including a one-on-one in the first half, to keep a clean sheet.

Marko Petrov (Levadia Tallinn U19) — Despite the defeat, Petrov was Levadia's most dangerous player, using his pace to trouble the Narva defence.

Season Impact

With this victory, Trans Narva B climb to seventh in the Esiliiga B standings, keeping their hopes of a promotion push alive. For Levadia Tallinn U19, the defeat leaves them in ninth place, but their focus remains on player development. The two sides will meet again later in the season, and Levadia will be eager for revenge.