Flora snatches dramatic derby win over Levadia with last-minute goal

FC Flora staged a stunning comeback against FCI Levadia, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory with a goal in the dying moments of the match that breathed new life into the Estonian Premium Liiga season.

Striker Taaniel Usta became the hero for Flora, netting the winning goal in the 90+3rd minute. His decisive strike handed league leaders FCI Levadia their first defeat of the current season, creating significant excitement and tension in the title race. Usta expressed his elation after the match, stating, "Super emotion – to score a goal in a derby and the winning goal at that... I am speechless!"

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Super emotion – to score a goal in a derby and the winning goal at that... I am speechless!

"I was in the right place at the right time as a striker should be," Usta added in an interview with ETV, highlighting his crucial positioning that led to the game-winning opportunity. The victory not only marks Levadia's first loss but also significantly closes the points gap between the two top teams.

Following this pivotal match, the difference between Flora and Levadia is now just 10 points. FC Flora also has a game in hand against Tartu Tammeka, further intensifying the competition and suggesting the league title race is far from over. The dramatic turnaround has injected considerable excitement into the remainder of the Premium Liiga season.

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I was in the right place at the right time as a striker should be.