Estonian Cup: FC Helios Dominate FC Soccernet with 3-0 Victory

FC Helios cruised into the next round of the Estonian Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over lower-league side FC Soccernet on July 23, 2026. The match, played under floodlights at the Helios Arena, saw the home side control proceedings from start to finish.

Match Report

Right from the opening whistle, FC Helios asserted their class. The Estonian top-flight side pressed high and forced errors from the Soccernet backline. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when striker Kristjan Tamm latched onto a through ball and slotted home past the helpless goalkeeper.

FC Helios doubled their lead before halftime. Winger Mihkel Koppel cut inside from the left flank and curled a beautiful shot into the top corner in the 38th minute, leaving the Soccernet defense flat-footed.

The second half followed a similar pattern. FC Helios controlled possession and created several chances, finally adding a third in the 72nd minute. Substitute Rasmus Pärn headed home from a corner kick, sealing the emphatic victory.

Key Performances

• Kristjan Tamm: The target man was a constant menace, scoring one and assisting another with clever hold-up play.
• Mihkel Koppel: His goal and overall dribbling ability stretched the Soccernet defense throughout.
• FC Helios defense: Keeper Ragnar Vaher had a quiet night, but the back four kept a clean sheet without alarm.

What This Means

FC Helios advance to the third round of the Estonian Cup, maintaining their push for silverware alongside their strong league form. For FC Soccernet, the focus returns to their domestic campaign in the Estonian lower leagues, where they sit mid-table.

The cup tie served as a reminder of the gulf in quality between Estonia’s top flight and the lower divisions, but Soccernet can take pride in a spirited second-half effort that limited the damage after the early goals.