Levadia Tallinn U19 3–2 Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B – Esiliiga B Match Report (4 July 2026)

Levadia Tallinn’s Under-19 side edged past Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B in a five-goal thriller at the Maarjamäe Stadium on Saturday, moving up the Esiliiga B table with a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The match featured end-to-end action, clinical finishing, and late drama as the home side held on in stoppage time.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, it was clear that both youth teams were intent on playing attacking football. Levadia took an early lead through striker Rasmus Kull, but Tartu responded quickly with a well-taken equaliser. The first half ended 1-1, with two more goals arriving in a frantic second period. Levadia’s 17-year-old winger Markus Ilves put his side ahead twice, and despite Tartu pulling one back in the 89th minute, Levadia’s defence held firm to secure the win.

Key Moments

• 8' – Goal! Levadia 1–0: Kull got on the end of a cross from the right and volleyed past the Tartu goalkeeper.
• 22' – Goal! 1–1: Tartu’s midfielder Sander Põder curled a free-kick over the defensive wall and into the top corner.
• 58' – Goal! Levadia 2–1: Ilves dribbled past two defenders before slotting into the far corner.
• 72' – Goal! 2–2: A defensive mix-up allowed Tartu’s forward to tap in from close range.
• 84' – Goal! Levadia 3–2: Ilves completed his brace with a composed finish after a swift counter-attack.
• 89' – Tartu hit the post: A powerful shot from outside the box struck the upright, denying Tartu an equaliser.

Standout Players

Markus Ilves was the hero for Levadia U19. The young winger’s pace and direct running caused constant problems for the Tartu defence. His two goals were taken with maturity beyond his years. For Tartu, midfielder Sander Põder impressed with his set-piece delivery and constant energy in the middle of the park.

Tactical Observations

Levadia U19 lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, pressing aggressively when out of possession. Their full-backs pushed high, creating overloads in wide areas. Tartu matched them with a similar shape but often left gaps in midfield when chasing the game. The match was ultimately decided by individual quality in the final third, with Levadia’s attackers making better use of their chances.

Esiliiga B Impact

The win moved Levadia Tallinn U19 into 4th place in the Esiliiga B standings, just two points behind the top three. Tartu JK Maag Tammeka B remained in 8th, but showed enough promise to suggest they can climb the table in the coming weeks. For a youth league, this match was a showcase of exciting prospects and attacking football.

Levadia U19 travel to FC Flora U19 next, while Tartu B host Viimsi JK.