{"id":44615,"date":"2026-04-13T10:46:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcilevadia.ee\/?p=44615"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:49:15","slug":"battle-at-hiiu-ends-in-a-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fcilevadia.ee\/en\/battle-at-hiiu-ends-in-a-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle at Hiiu Ends in a Draw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FCI Levadia played out a 1:1 away draw against league leaders N\u00f5mme Kalju in the 6th round of the Premium Liiga.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big clash at Hiiu Stadium started well for FCI Levadia. From the opening minutes it was clear that the green shirts came to get a result against N\u00f5mme Kalju. Their pressure paid off late in the first half when Robert Kirss found the net, but after a VAR review, referee Kristo Tohver disallowed the goal due to a foul on Modou Tambedou in the penalty area. The first half ended 0:0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Levadia continued to dominate at the start of the second half, but Kalju gradually grew into the game. The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Bubacarr Tambedou struck a \u0936\u093e\u0928\u0926\u093e\u0930 goal to make it 1\u20130. However, Levadia were once again punished with a penalty, as Frank Liivak was judged to have fouled a Kalju player in the box. M\u00e4nnilaan converted, making it 1:1. Despite a few good chances to score a winner, Levadia had to settle for their third draw of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head coach Vjat\u0161eslav Zahovaiko did not hide his frustration after the match:
\u201cIt’s a bit difficult to accept these VAR decisions. It feels like they\u2019ve been going against us in every round lately. But we have to deal with it. Apart from that, I\u2019m very satisfied with the team\u2019s performance. The team is energetic, hungry. We have good ideas and the players are working hard to implement them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added:
\u201cWe are professionals. If the decision is made, we have to accept it and move on. Life doesn\u2019t stop. But right now it feels like the football gods are not on our side. Maybe that will change.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Levadia captain Rasmus Peetson was also critical:
\u201cThere was contact, yes. But I don\u2019t know\u2026 it felt soft. Very accidental. I\u2019m not sure we gained any advantage from it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zahovaiko also pointed out inconsistency in decisions:
\u201cAt the end of the first half Joseph Saliste was also stepped on, and nothing was given. It doesn\u2019t feel balanced. But it is what it is. If there was contact, there was contact. It\u2019s hard to accept because we deserved that goal. But if it\u2019s taken away, it\u2019s taken away.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the coach, Levadia deserved more:
\u201cI believe we deserved to win. In the last 20 minutes Kalju were struggling. We pushed hard and created good chances. The boys really wanted to win today. I have no complaints.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peetson admitted the draw feels disappointing:
\u201cAnother penalty against us. That\u2019s already happened in several matches. We\u2019re conceding too many goals like that. It leaves a bitter taste, but I\u2019m proud of the team. We fought hard and played well. We keep working.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A demanding schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April is a tough month for all Premium Liiga teams. Zahovaiko called it a \u201csurvival month\u201d:
\u201cOn some positions we lack depth, so leaders have had to carry more load. We need to find balance and keep everyone healthy. It\u2019s difficult, but doable.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After six rounds, Levadia have three wins and three draws.
\u201cIt\u2019s disappointing now, but we are where we are. Without some unlucky moments we could be top of the table. But we focus on one game at a time,\u201d <\/em>said Zahovaiko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peetson added:
\u201cThere\u2019s still a long way to go to reach our ideal level. But step by step we\u2019re improving.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyes on the Tallinn derby<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next Sunday brings the first Tallinn derby of the season against FC Flora. Zahovaiko remains focused:
\u201cThey say schadenfreude is the sweetest joy, but it doesn\u2019t affect us. We see them as a strong team. Derbies are always intense. We focus on ourselves.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite all supporters to attend the derby at Sportland Arena. Expect a full house\u2014secure your ticket in advance via Piletitasku.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off on April 19 is at 14:30, gates open at 13:30. See you at Sportland Arena!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: Janek Eslon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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