Pärnu JK Vaprus 3-1 Nomme JK Kalju: Home Side Prevail in Entertaining Contest

Pärnu JK Vaprus claimed a vital 3-1 victory over Nomme JK Kalju at the Pärnu Rannastaadion on 30 May 2026 in the Estonian Premium Liiga. The home side came from behind to take control of the match, with a dominant second-half display securing all three points. The win pushes Vaprus into the top half of the table, while Kalju’s playoff aspirations took a hit.

First Half: Kalju Strike Early

Nomme JK Kalju started brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute through a fine individual effort from winger Markus Lill, who cut inside and fired into the top corner. Pärnu responded well, equalising just before the half-hour mark when striker Andreas Kala converted a penalty after a handball in the box. The teams went into the break level at 1-1, with the match finely poised.

Second Half: Vaprus Take Control

The home side came out with renewed energy after the interval. Pärnu took the lead in the 53rd minute when a corner was headed in by centre-back Martin Sepp. The goal visibly deflated Kalju, and Vaprus made certain of the win in the 75th minute. A swift counter-attack ended with Kala grabbing his second of the night, a composed finish from a tight angle. Kalju pushed forward late but could not find a way back.

Key Moments

• 10' – Markus Lill puts Kalju ahead with a stunning strike.
• 27' – Andreas Kala equalises from the penalty spot.
• 53' – Martin Sepp heads home to give Vaprus the lead.
• 75' – Kala’s second goal seals the win.

Table Impact

The victory moves Pärnu JK Vaprus to 7th place with 28 points, just three points off a European qualification spot. Nomme JK Kalju remain 4th with 36 points, but their hopes of challenging for the title have diminished after back-to-back defeats.