Goals from João Pedro and Otoo secured three valuable points for Levadia in Pärnu!

Today, on the 15th of March, FCI Levadia faced JK Pärnu Vaprus in the 3rd round of the Premium Liiga. The match took place at the Pärnu Rehepapi artificial turf stadium and ended with a 2–1 victory for Levadia.

The match kicked off at 12:30, with 337 spectators in attendance. The weather provided a sunny yet cool atmosphere for football. Levadia took the initiative right from the start, dominating possession and controlling the flow of the game. However, it was the home team who opened the scoring – in the 10th minute, Henri Välja put JK Pärnu Vaprus 1–0 ahead.

Levadia continued to press actively in search of an equaliser throughout the remainder of the first half, but the teams went into the break with Vaprus holding a narrow lead.

At the start of the second half, Levadia made tactical adjustments and increased pressure on the opponent’s goal. In the 67th minute, Levadia managed to equalise – João Pedro found the back of the net following an assist from Edgar Tur. The match remained competitive until the end of regular time.

For the second consecutive match, Levadia scored in added time. In the 90+1st minute, after a VAR review, a penalty was awarded to Levadia, which was calmly converted by substitute Enock Otoo. His goal secured a 2–1 victory and three important points for FCI Levadia.

FCI Levadia’s starting line-up included Karl Andre Vallner (goalkeeper), Michael Schjønning-Larsen, Tanel Tammik, Mark Oliver Roosnupp, Rasmus Peetson (captain), Edgar Tur, Bubacarr Tambedou, Mihkel Ainsalu, Aleksandre Lopes Gomes, Richie Musaba, and João Pedro.

Following this result, FCI Levadia continues at the top of the Premium Liiga standings with a perfect record. After three rounds, Levadia has three wins and nine points.

FCI Levadia’s next match will take place on the 30th of March 2025, when they host Nõmme Kalju FC at Sportland Arena as part of the 4th round of the Premium Liiga. The match will kick off at 14:30. Tickets for the game are available here.

Photo: FCI Levadia