FC Flora Tallinn came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory away at Pärnu JK Vaprus on June 17, 2026, extending their winning streak in the Estonian Premium Liiga and tightening their grip on the title race. The match at Pärnu Rannastaadion was a tense affair, with the home side taking a shock lead before Flora's quality eventually told.

Match Overview

Pärnu JK Vaprus started brightly, pressing high and refusing to be intimidated by the league's dominant side. Their efforts were rewarded in the 17th minute when forward Rasmus Saar latched onto a long ball and slotted calmly past Flora goalkeeper Karl-Romet Nõmm. The visitors seemed momentarily stunned but quickly regained composure.

Flora's equaliser came just before the half-hour mark. A flowing move ended with winger Henri Välja crossing low for striker Rauno Alliku, who swept the ball home from close range. The second half was largely controlled by Flora, who pushed for a winner. It arrived in the 74th minute when Alliku turned provider, his clever backheel setting up midfielder Mihkel Järviste to fire into the top corner from the edge of the box.

Key Moments

• 17' – Goal: Rasmus Saar scores against the run of play to give Pärnu a shocking lead.
• 29' – Goal: Rauno Alliku levels for Flora with a clinical finish from six yards.
• 52' – Save: Flora's Nõmm denies Saar a second with a superb one-handed stop.
• 74' – Goal: Mihkel Järviste scores the winner with a powerful strike after Alliku's brilliant assist.
• 88' – Red card: Pärnu's defender Karl Mölder is sent off for a second yellow card, ending any hope of a late rally.

Standout Players

• Rauno Alliku (Flora): A goal and an assist – the veteran striker proved his class when it mattered most.
• Mihkel Järviste (Flora): Scored the decisive goal and ran the midfield with energy and composure.
• Rasmus Saar (Pärnu): The home side's brightest spark, scoring a fine goal and causing problems all night.

Table Impact

The victory kept Flora Tallinn top of the Premium Liiga, four points clear of second-placed Levadia. For Pärnu JK Vaprus, the defeat was a blow to their hopes of climbing into the top half; they remained in seventh place, but only four points above the relegation playoff spot.