JK Tallinna Kalev II 0‑1 Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B – Esiliiga B

Match Date: 28 May 2026 | Kick-off: 23:30 local time
Competition: Esiliiga B (Estonia third tier)

A solitary first‑half goal was enough to give Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B a vital away victory over JK Tallinna Kalev II at the Kalevi Keskstaadion. The 1‑0 win lifts Tammeka B into the top half of the Esiliiga B table, while Kalev II remain entrenched in a relegation battle.

The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Tammeka B’s striker Rasmus Pärn received a clever pass from midfielder Andres Kivi, turned his marker, and fired low into the far corner. Kalev II’s goalkeeper, Markus Luik, got a hand to the ball but could not keep it out.

Tactical Battle in Tallinn

Kalev II dominated possession after the break, pushing forward in search of an equaliser, but Tammeka B’s disciplined defensive shape held firm. The home side’s best chance fell to substitute Joonas Saar in the 72nd minute, but his header from a corner was cleared off the line by left‑back Kevin Tomson.

Tammeka B created dangerous counter‑attacks of their own, with Pärn twice testing Luik from distance. The visitors’ backline, marshalled by captain Ragnar Vaher, recorded a clean sheet that will boost their confidence as they aim for a mid‑table finish.

Esiliiga B Standings Context

The win moves Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B up to sixth place in the 12‑team Esiliiga B, now with 23 points from 16 matches. JK Tallinna Kalev II remain in 10th place, just two points above the relegation playoff spot. With only eight games left, every point is precious for the survival‑minded home side.

The match was a showcase of Estonian reserve‑team football, with both clubs using the competition to develop young talent for their senior squads. Tammeka B’s victory underlined their growing cohesion under head coach Tarmo Rüütli.