Viljandi Tulevik 3–1 Pärnu JK Vaprus II
Esiliiga B – 29 May 2026

Match Overview

Viljandi Tulevik claimed a deserved 3–1 victory over Pärnu JK Vaprus II in their Esiliiga B clash on 29 May 2026. The home side dominated large spells of the game and made their pressure count with three well-taken goals, while the visitors could only muster a single consolation strike. The result keeps Viljandi firmly in the hunt for promotion places in Estonia’s third tier.

First Half: Tulevik Take Control

Viljandi started brightly and went ahead inside 20 minutes when a quick counter-attack caught the Vaprus II defence flat-footed. The home side’s attacking trio combined neatly, and a low cross from the right was turned in at the near post. By the half-hour mark, Tulevik doubled the lead through a well-struck volley from the edge of the area. Pärnu JK Vaprus II struggled to create meaningful chances, with their midfield overrun by Viljandi’s energetic pressing.

Second Half: Vaprus Pull One Back but Tulevik Seal It

The visitors came out with more purpose after the interval and pulled a goal back just before the hour mark. A set-piece delivery was only partially cleared, and the ball fell to a Vaprus attacker who smashed it home from 12 yards. The goal briefly lifted the away side’s spirits, but Viljandi responded well. They restored their two-goal cushion ten minutes later when a corner was headed powerfully into the net by a centre-back. Pärnu JK Vaprus II pushed for a second but never really troubled the home goalkeeper again.

Standout Performers

• Viljandi Tulevik’s No. 10 – instrumental in the build-up, providing two assists and constantly drifting into dangerous pockets of space.
• Viljandi centre-back – scored the crucial third goal and marshalled the defence effectively.
• Pärnu JK Vaprus II substitute – added energy after coming on and was involved in the goal, but couldn’t inspire a full comeback.

Table Impact

Viljandi Tulevik’s win moves them up another rung in the Esiliiga B standings, keeping them in the promotion conversation. For Pärnu JK Vaprus II, the defeat leaves them in the lower half of the table, needing a positive run to climb away from danger.