Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Maardu (1st, 72 pts) held a 37-point advantage over Helios (8th, 35 pts). On the form table Helios stood 1st over the last five rounds, despite being 8th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.92/2.19 for Helios and 3.92/0.5 for Maardu (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.25.
A win had eluded Helios for 8 matches. Defeat had not touched Maardu in 15 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Over the last five, Helios had taken 2 of 15 points to Maardu's 13.
The match was played at Annelinna Gümnaasium staadion in Tartu (capacity 1,500). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-1.