Estonian national team player Vlasiy Sinyavskiy started in his first match for Slovacko since November, as they suffered a 2-4 defeat against Jablonec in the Czech Chance Liga. Meanwhile another Estonian in Czechia – Vladislav Kreida made his debut for his new club. Additionally, Estonian players participated in matches in Bulgaria, Italy, Germany, and Gibraltar.
Chance Liga, Czechia
The 28-year-old Sinyavskiy made his 16th appearance of the season today. This was his first league start since November 27, and his first full game since October 26. After this defeat, Slovacko remains in 10th place in the league table, with 25 points after 21 games.
Slovacko’s next match will be next Saturday when they host Dukla Prague in league action.
Viktor Kreida came off the bench for his debut in the last minutes of the Czech Chance Liga match, where Sigma Olomouc lost to Ostrava 1-0. After moving from Flora Tallinn, the 25-year-old Estonian midfielder joined Sigma Olomouc during the winter transfer window. Following this defeat, Sigma Olomouc is in 7th place in the Chance Liga table with 20 points after 21 games. Kreida and his team will host FK Pardubice next Saturday.
efBet Liga, Bulgaria
In the Bulgarian efBet Liga, Joonas Tamm and Matvei Igonen of Botev Plovdiv lost important points as they drew 1-1 against the bottom-of-the-table team, Hebar. The 33-year-old defender Tamm started the game but only played the first half, while goalkeeper Igonen watched from the bench again.
Botev Plovdiv is currently in 3rd place in the league table with 41 points. They are two points behind Levski Sofia and 12 points behind the leaders, Ludogorets. Tamm and Igonen’s next match will be next Saturday against Spartak Varna.
Regionalliga, Germany
Seventeen-year-old Patrik Kristal started and played 45 minutes in the German Regionalliga match, where his team, 1 FC Köln II, drew 3-3 against SC Fortuna Köln. The promising Estonian attacking midfielder made his third appearance for his new club. The Köln reserve team currently has 32 points after 21 games and is in 7th place in the German fourth tier.
Gibraltar Football League, Gibraltar
In a top-of-the-table clash in Gibraltar, Estonian forward Mattias Männilaan started in his third consecutive match for Lincoln Red Imps in the Gibraltar Football League, where they drew 0-0 against St. Joseph’s FC. After this draw, Lincoln Red Imps remain at the top of the league table, thanks to a superior goal difference, as both teams have the same number of points.
Serie C, Italy
In Italy, Estonian midfielder Georgi Tunjov made his second appearance for his new club, Pineto, helping his team win 1-0 against Legnago Salus in the Italian Serie C. The 23-year-old started the match and played for 65 minutes. With this win, Pineto moved up to 7th place in the Serie C Group B league table, boasting 38 points after 26 games.