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title: "Flora and Kalju meet in Paide for Estonian Super Cup"
date: 2026-02-28T09:05:49Z
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author: "Ivo"
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# Flora and Kalju meet in Paide for Estonian Super Cup
**The Estonian football season begins today, as Tallinna FC Flora and Nõmme Kalju FC meet in the A. Le Coq Super Cup final at Paide Football Hall (kick-off 17:00 local time). The clash brings together the reigning Premium Liiga champions and the Estonian Cup holders in the first trophy match of 2026.**

Flora secured their 16th league title last season, finishing three points ahead of FCI Levadia in a tight title race. Kalju earned their place in the Super Cup by lifting the Estonian Cup after a dramatic final against Levadia, winning on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.

Flora head coach Konstantin Vassiljev believes his team has completed its preseason work but acknowledges that real answers come once competitive matches begin. Despite a 0-3 defeat to Latvian champions Riga FC in the Livonia Cup earlier this week, he remains optimistic.

_“As the game went on, the difference in class became visible, but there were also positives we can carry into our domestic matches,”_ Vassiljev said. Reflecting on last season’s encounters with Kalju, he added: _“The matches were very similar – sometimes we won, sometimes they did. I expect this to be worthy of a Super Cup final.”_

Flora striker Rauno Sappinen emphasized mentality over tactics. _“It’s not so much about football nuances – it’s about who wants it more,”_ he said, suggesting hunger and focus will determine the outcome.

Kalju assistant coach Artjom Artjunin confirmed their preparations included two winter training camps to refresh the squad after months of indoor training. _“We did everything that was planned. We are more mature now and ready,”_ he stated.

While Kalju’s midfielder Rommi Siht pointed to squad continuity as a key strength. _“We know what to expect from each other. If we continue from where we finished last season, we are very strong,”_ he said, adding that recent matches against Flora have often been decided by small details.

Historically, Flora hold the edge in the Super Cup, winning the trophy 12 times – most recently in 2024. Kalju’s only triumph came in 2019, last season Kalju lost in the final to FCI Levadia 2-3. The two sides have met once before in a Super Cup final, with Flora winning 3-0 in 2016.

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**Source: [https://jalgpall.ee/voistlused/uudised/a-le-coq-superkarika-finalistid-lubavad-finaalivaarilist-lahingut-n25700?siteacc=events](https://jalgpall.ee/voistlused/uudised/a-le-coq-superkarika-finalistid-lubavad-finaalivaarilist-lahingut-n25700?siteacc=events)**