Vimsi claimed a 3-1 victory over table-topping Tartu Vellko in the Esiliiga A on Friday evening. The visitors took control after a red card changed the complexion of the game. And here's the thing — Vellko had dominated possession but couldn't convert their dominance into goals.
D. Ekharts gave the hosts the lead in the thirteenth minute before R. Lehtmets equalised three minutes later. Vellko looked comfortable in the opening exchanges, working the channels with confidence. The first half ended level despite the hosts controlling more territory.
M. Jalle's dismissal in the thirty-seventh minute shifted everything. Vellko had to regroup after losing a key player, and Vimsi sensed an opportunity. By then the visitors had already shown they could match the hosts on the counter.
R. Vahe put Vimsi ahead in the eighty-fifth minute before M. Mugra sealed the result in stoppage time. The statistics tell a story of wasted opportunity — Vellko had 59 per cent possession and 118 attacks but only three shots on target. Vimsi made do with less but clinical finishing.
The result closes the gap in the table to seven points. Vellko remain top with 54 points after 26 games, but Vimsi are closing in on a deal for promotion. The hosts had needed the points badly after their recent struggles.