Match Report
Estonia U21, 6th on 2 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Slovakia U21 (3rd, 18). On recent form Estonia U21 sat only 51st league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 6th overall. Against a league average of 1.52 goals per team per game, Slovakia U21 ran at 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded, Estonia U21 at 1.1 and 2.4.
Slovakia U21 arrived on a run of four straight wins. A win had eluded Estonia U21 for 8 matches. From the last five rounds, Slovakia U21 held 13 points of 15 and Estonia U21 1.
The venue was MOL Aréna, with room for 12,700 spectators. Slovakia U21 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Slovakia U21: Erik Jirka (1'), Lukas Haraslin (58')
Key stats
Possession: Slovakia U21 58% · Estonia U21 42% · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 8-4