Paide Linnameeskond 1‑5 FC Flora Tallinn: Flora Storm into Estonian Cup Final

FC Flora Tallinn produced a devastating attacking display to overwhelm Paide Linnameeskond 5‑1 in the Estonian Cup semi‑final on 24 May 2026. The victory at Paide's home ground ensures Flora advance to the final, where they will aim to add another domestic cup to their trophy cabinet.

The visitors took control early, with Rauno Sappinen opening the scoring in the 12th minute after a swift counter‑attack. Flora doubled their lead just before the half‑hour mark when Martin Miller headed home a corner. Paide, who had reached the semi‑final after several impressive rounds, looked shell‑shocked but managed to pull one back in the 38th minute through a powerful strike from Dejan Georgijević.

Flora's Explosive Second Half

Any hopes of a Paide comeback were dashed in the second half. Flora's relentless pressure paid off three minutes after the restart when a defensive error allowed Miller to grab his second of the game. The floodgates then opened: Markus Poom finished a flowing team move in the 65th minute, and substitute Alex Tamm added a fifth in the 80th minute with a composed finish from inside the box.

The victory underscores Flora's quality and depth—they now sit second in the Meistriliiga and will be strong favourites for the cup final. Paide, meanwhile, will rue defensive lapses but can take pride in a spirited cup run. The final is set for late May, with Flora's opponents yet to be determined.

Star of the match: Martin Miller (2 goals, constant threat). Rauno Sappinen also impressed with his pace and finishing. Paide's Georgijević was a lone bright spot, scoring a fine consolation goal.