Elva saw off Joker 3-0 in the Round of 32 of the Cup on Tuesday evening. The hosts put the game to bed early and never looked back, moving through to the next stage with something to spare. It was a straightforward afternoon for the home side, who had been building momentum through their recent fixtures.
Elva's form has been interesting to watch. They beat T Tartu Vello 2-1 last week after a drawn game with Levadia II, and before that came a 6-0 thrashing of Lääne-Maag Haapsalu. They've shown they can score freely when the opportunity arises. Joker, by contrast, have had a mixed run — a narrow win over Vigri Maarjamäe followed by heavier defeats against stronger opposition.
The result leaves Elva with a convincing scoreline and a boost to their confidence. Three goals without reply is the sort of performance that lets a team camp in the final third without worrying about the counter-attack. Joker had nothing to do all evening in terms of creating meaningful chances, and the clean sheet will be welcome for the hosts' defence.
Elva now advance in the competition, while Joker's cup run comes to an end. The scoreline reflects a game where one side had far more to offer than the other. It wasn't a spectacle of drama, but rather a display of control from the home team.