Parnu Linnameeskond 1, Kalju 1

TALLINN, Estonia (Interstat) — In a stunning opening to the Estonian Meistriliiga season that defied all statistical forecasts, Nomme Kalju and Parnu Linnameeskond played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Hiiu staadion. The result was a massive upset, according to pre-match projections. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a decisive 3-1 victory for the home side, and its ELO rating system gave Nomme Kalju a 97.30 percent probability of winning. Instead, both teams walked away with a single point, a result that reflected a gritty, hard-fought contest more than a one-sided affair. Parnu Linnameeskond, the visiting side, seized a shock… Read more...