Tallinna FC Levadia B Edge JK Tallinna Kalev in Five-Goal Thriller

Tallinna FC Levadia B emerged victorious in a pulsating 3–2 win over JK Tallinna Kalev in the Estonian Esiliiga on 12 July 2026. The match, played at the Maarjamäe Stadium, was a tale of two halves with Levadia B’s clinical finishing proving the difference.

The home side started brightly, with striker Ragnar Pederson opening the scoring in the 9th minute after a defensive mix-up from Kalev. Levadia B doubled their lead through midfielder Siim Kallas in the 28th minute, who curled a stunning shot from 20 yards. JK Tallinna Kalev responded just before the interval when forward Kaspar Järv headed in from a corner, making it 2–1 at the break.

The second half saw Levadia B regain control, and Pederson notched his second of the game in the 55th minute after a quick break down the right. Kalev refused to give up, with substitute Mikk Lill pulling one back in the 78th minute after a defensive lapse. However, Levadia B held on to secure all three points.

Key Moments

• 9' – Ragnar Pederson capitalises on defensive error (1–0)
• 28' – Siim Kallas scores a long-range beauty (2–0)
• 40' – Kaspar Järv heads in from a corner (2–1)
• 55' – Pederson finishes from a counter (3–1)
• 78' – Mikk Lill gives Kalev hope (3–2)

Match Impact

The win keeps Tallinna FC Levadia B in the upper half of the Estonian Esiliiga standings, just three points off the promotion places. For JK Tallinna Kalev, the narrow defeat highlights both their attacking spirit and defensive issues that need addressing if they want to climb the table.