Nimme United secured a 2-0 victory away to Hiiumaa in the Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday evening. The visitors took control in the second half with goals in the 53rd and 90th minutes to progress comfortably. The result ends Hiiumaa's cup campaign while Nimme United advance to the next stage despite recent struggles on the pitch.
By then the visitors had already shown they could compete. Hiiumaa started with energy but Nimme United's structure held firm through the opening exchanges. And here's the thing — the breakthrough came after half-time when the visitors increased their tempo. The 53rd minute goal shifted the balance and Hiiumaa found themselves chasing the game.
The second goal arrived late in the match. At 90 minutes Nimme United added a second to seal the result and move into the Round of 16. To be fair, Hiiumaa fought hard but could not find a way back into the contest after going behind.
Nimme United's recent form has been uneven. They lost 0-1 to Tammeka on 14 August and suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat to Levadia nine days later. Before that came a 1-2 loss to Trans Narva, though they had enjoyed a 12-0 victory over Raplamaa and a 2-1 win against Flora Tallinn earlier in the month.
Hiiumaa's recent results tell a different story. They beat Tulevik 4-1 in late July 2026, but had lost 0-3 to Tallinn Kalev on 2 July 2025. Their last three matches before this cup tie included a 3-1 win over Helios and a 6-2 victory against Saare Latte in 2024.
The cup match was decided by those two second-half moments. Hiiumaa will reflect on missed opportunities while Nimme United's progress continues despite a season that has not gone smoothly.