Levadia regain confidence with commanding victory over Harju

In between European fixtures, FCI Levadia restored their confidence with a convincing 3–0 win over Harju JK Laagri at A. Le Coq Arena — the same venue where they will host Iberia 1999 in four days for their next UEFA outing.

From the first whistle, the reigning Estonian champions dominated, pinning the visitors deep into their own half and controlling the entire first 45 minutes without allowing Harju a single real chance on goal. However, despite Levadia’s early pressure, the opening goal was slow to come — mostly due to missed opportunities by Richie Musaba.

In the 9th minute, Musaba fired a shot that struck Harju goalkeeper Ivans Baturins in the face after he had ventured out of the penalty area. He missed further chances in the 19th and 28th minutes, failing to capitalize on good setups from Frank Liivak and Robert Kirss.

Levadia finally got their reward in the 30th minute. Following a corner, Ernest Agyiri sent a bouncing ball into the six-yard box, where Tanel Tammik reacted quickest to steer it into the net — 1–0. Just four minutes later, Mark Oliver Roosnupp found Agyiri completely unmarked in the heart of the box, and the Ghanaian midfielder made no mistake, finishing with style to double Levadia’s lead — 2–0.

Harju came out for the second half with renewed energy, turning the game into a more open contest. Ramol Sillamaa had two chances for the visitors — the first slid wide at the back post, and the second was denied by Levadia keeper Karl Andre Vallner. Harju’s best opportunity came in the 61st minute, when Karel Eerme curled a shot from the left side of the box that struck the far post.

Levadia also had chances to extend their lead. The clearest came for Robert Kirss, who broke through one-on-one with Baturins, only to chip the ball onto the roof of the net.

The final blow came in the 87th minute, courtesy of two substitutes. Joao Pedro provided the assist, and Aleksandr Zakarlyuka blasted a powerful strike past the defender and into the net, sealing the victory at 3–0.

With this win Levadia are six points clear of second lace Flora, while Harju are just two points in front of the last place Tallinna Kalev who have won their last two league games.

FCI Levadia vs Harju JK Laagri – 3:0 (2:0)
Goals: Tammik 30′, Agyiri 34′, Zakarlyuka 87′
LEV: Vallner, Liivak (Tur 63′), Iboro, Mavretic, Tammik, Jarvelaid, Agyiri (Tambedou 81′), Torres, Roosnupp (Zakarlyuka 81′), Musaba (Joao Pedro 63′), Kirss (Skvortsov 74′)
HAR: Baturins, Jarve, Bergman, Laur, Antonov, Rudenko (Sikk 90+1′), Kelement (Ribeiro 60′), Ussa, Roomussaar (Reimaa 70′), Sillamaa (Piht 60′), Eerme (Kose 70′)

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