FC Nomme United 1 – 2 Levadia Tallinn: Dominant Levadia Grind Out Victory

Levadia Tallinn continued their strong run in the Estonian Premium Liiga with a hard-fought 2-1 win over FC Nomme United on 18 June 2026. The visitors needed to show character after falling behind early, but their quality eventually shone through to secure three valuable away points.

Match Overview

Nomme United stunned Levadia with a goal inside the first ten minutes. A defensive mix-up allowed Rasmus Tomson to nip in and slot past the Levadia goalkeeper. But the league contenders responded swiftly, equalising just seven minutes later when Ilja Antonov turned home a corner from close range. Levadia took control in the second half, and the winner came from a stunning solo run by winger Markus Jürgenson in the 63rd minute.

Key Moments

• 10' – Rasmus Tomson (Nomme United) puts the hosts ahead with a poacher’s finish.
• 17' – Ilja Antonov (Levadia) equalises from a corner, powering his header past the goalkeeper.
• 63' – Markus Jürgenson (Levadia) cuts in from the right, dribbles past three defenders and fires low into the far corner.
• 78' – Nomme United are reduced to ten men after a second yellow card, effectively ending their hopes of a comeback.

Tactical Story

Levadia’s 4-3-3 system allowed them to dominate the midfield after the first 20 minutes. Nomme United tried to sit deep and hit on the break, but Levadia’s full-backs pushed high to create overloads. The red card removed any chance of a home fightback, and Levadia comfortably saw out the game.

Standout Players

Markus Jürgenson was the difference maker for Levadia – his goal was a moment of individual brilliance. For Nomme United, Rasmus Tomson showed predatory instincts in the box, but his team’s discipline let them down.

Impact on the Table

Levadia’s victory kept them firmly in the title race, sitting just two points behind leaders Flora Tallinn. Nomme United remain in the lower half of the table, now seven points above the relegation zone but in need of a consistent run to avoid being dragged into a battle for survival.