Harju JK vs Tallinna Kalev

PARNU, Estonia (Interstat) — Kristofer Piht scored two first-half goals to lead Harju JK to a 4-1 victory over Tallinna Kalev in a Meistriliiga match on Sunday at Pärnu Rannastaadion.

The result provided a measure of revenge for Harju JK, which had lost to Tallinna Kalev in their previous league encounter in July. The win improved Harju JK’s league record to 10 wins, 20 losses and 3 draws this season. Tallinna Kalev’s struggles continued, as their league record fell to 5 wins, 37 losses and 3 draws.

Piht opened the scoring in the 36th minute and doubled the lead for the home side in the 56th minute. Raiko Ilves extended the advantage to 3-0 with a goal in the 80th minute. Ander Sikk sealed the comprehensive victory for Harju JK with a goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time.

The final score defied pregame projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had predicted a 3-1 Harju JK win and whose ELO rating system had given Tallinna Kalev a 59 percent probability of victory.

The loss extends a dismal run of form for Tallinna Kalev, which has been outscored 20-2 in its last four Meistriliiga matches, including an 8-0 defeat to Nomme Utd on Oct. 26. The team has only one win in its last 20 matches across all competitions.

Harju JK, meanwhile, has found a recent spark, securing its second victory in its last three league outings following a 1-0 win over Trans on Oct. 25.

Tallinna Kalev will look to regroup with a quick turnaround, scheduled to host Kuressaare on Nov. 8 in the Meistriliiga. Harju JK’s next match is on the road against FCI Levadia, also on Nov. 8.