Late winner gives Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B a 3-2 road victory over JK Tallinna Kalev II

Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B edged JK Tallinna Kalev II 3-2 in an entertaining Esiliiga B match at Kalevi Keskstaadion, with a late goal settling a contest that swung back and forth through the second half. The visitors found the decisive moment in the closing stages, turning a tense five-goal encounter into an important away result in the late-season standings.

The full-time score of JK Tallinna Kalev II 2-3 Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B reflected a match of contrasting styles: Kalev II were direct and dangerous in transition, while Tammeka B built patiently through midfield and created the better chances after the break. Both reserve sides showed attacking intent, but it was the Tartu outfit that kept its composure when the game opened up.

Match overview

Kalev II started brightly and took the lead inside the opening quarter-hour. Oliver Rebane latched onto a loose ball around the edge of the penalty area and finished low into the corner, giving the home side an early advantage and lifting the tempo of the match. Tammeka B responded with longer spells of possession, forcing Kalev II deeper and gradually finding space between the lines.

The equaliser arrived midway through the first half when Kristjan Kõiv converted from close range after a well-worked move down the right. Kalev II regrouped after the interval and restored their lead through Marten Väli, whose finish capped a quick counterattack. But Tammeka B refused to fade and equalised again through Henri Loog before Sander Pärn struck the winner late on.

Key moments

• 11’ – Kalev II 1-0: Oliver Rebane opens the scoring with a composed low finish after Tammeka B failed to clear.
• 27’ – Kalev II 1-1: Kristjan Kõiv levels for Tammeka B, finishing a flowing move from the right flank.
• 52’ – Kalev II 2-1: Marten Väli restores the home lead on the counter, beating the goalkeeper at the near post.
• 68’ – Kalev II 2-2: Henri Loog arrives late in the box and converts a cut-back to bring Tammeka B level again.
• 84’ – Kalev II 2-3: Sander Pärn scores the winner with a first-time effort after Kalev II failed to clear a set-piece.

Tactical story

Tammeka B controlled more of the ball and looked the more settled side in possession, using midfield rotations to pull Kalev II out of shape. Their best work came when the ball moved quickly from central areas into wide positions, creating crossing angles and second-ball opportunities around the penalty spot. Kalev II, by contrast, were at their most dangerous when winning the ball in midfield and attacking immediately.

The home side’s direct approach produced two goals, but it also left them exposed as the game wore on. Tammeka B pushed their full-backs higher in the second half and committed more bodies into the box, a decision that paid off with the equaliser and the late winner. Kalev II goalkeeper Rasmus Kask made several important saves to keep the score level at 2-2, but the visitors’ pressure finally told in the 84th minute.

Standout players

Henri Loog was central to Tammeka B’s comeback, combining energy in midfield with a timely goal. Sander Pärn delivered the decisive moment and was a constant threat from set-pieces, while Kristjan Kõiv gave the Tartu side a reliable outlet on the right. For Kalev II, Oliver Rebane and Marten Väli took their goals well, and Rasmus Kask produced a handful of strong saves despite finishing on the losing side.

What the result means

The away win gives Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B a valuable three points in the Esiliiga B table and strengthens their position in the upper half of the standings. For JK Tallinna Kalev II, the defeat is a frustrating setback after a performance that produced two goals and several promising spells. With the season moving into its final stretch, both sides will know that details in both boxes — and the ability to manage late moments — are likely to decide where they finish.