Estonian Cup 2007–08
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Estonian Cup 2007–08 was the twenty-first season of the Estonia
n football
knockout tournament. Winners of the cup qualified for the UEFA Cup 2008–09 second qualifying round. The defending champion, Levadia
, was knocked out in the semi-final in a penalty shoot-out against Flora.
The competition culminated with the final held at Kadrioru Stadium, Tallinn
on 13 May 2008 with Flora taking the title 3 – 1. It was broadcast by Kalev Sport
.
All in all, 71 teams took part of the competition.
– TVMK Tallinn
(winners in 2003, 2006; finalists in 2004, 2005) and Tulevik Viljandi (finalists in 1999; 2000) – started their journey from early on.
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managed to get through to the quarter-finals, including the defending champion Levadia
. Three clubs from Tartu
and one from Narva
were also represented.
The win by Flora II
was a bit unexpected, but as they had played well in the previous rounds, it was really no big surprise that they overcame the Meistriliiga
side. Maag Tammeka
had no problem defeating Santos, the only club from the second division. While the main team were victorious, Maag Tammeka's reserve team lost to Flora
, conceding two goals in the first eight minutes and two more later in the game. The only game containing both teams from the Top Division culminated with an easy victory for Levadia against 2001 cup-winner Trans.
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† – Välk 494 Tartu changed their name to FC Santos Tartu.
, having won the competition twice before, in 1995 and 1997, attended the final for the sixth time. The underdog, Maag Tammeka Tartu
, played in their first cup final, while also being only the second team from Tartu
to reach that stage of the competition.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n football
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knockout tournament. Winners of the cup qualified for the UEFA Cup 2008–09 second qualifying round. The defending champion, Levadia
FC Levadia Tallinn
MTÜ SK FC Levadia Tallinn is an Estonian football club based in Tallinn. The club was founded in 1998, under the name FC Levadia Maardu. FC Levadia currently play in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football...
, was knocked out in the semi-final in a penalty shoot-out against Flora.
The competition culminated with the final held at Kadrioru Stadium, Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
on 13 May 2008 with Flora taking the title 3 – 1. It was broadcast by Kalev Sport
Kalev Sport
TV4 is an Estonian sports channel, formerly owned Kalev Media and named Kalev Sport. Kalev Sport was launched in late 2007, offering viewers various sporting events, both domestic and international. It was renamed into TV4 and changed its owner after Kalev Media's bankruptcy. The new owner of the...
.
All in all, 71 teams took part of the competition.
First round
Only seven games were played in the first round, to take the number of teams down from 71 to 64, other 57 teams got byes. Two teams from MeistriliigaMeistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
– TVMK Tallinn
FC TVMK Tallinn
FC TVMK is a defunct Estonian football club. TVMK won the Estonian Meistriliiga in 2005. They are also multiple winners of the Estonian Cup.-Name History:*TVMK Tallinn *TVMV Tallinn *Tevalte-Marlekor...
(winners in 2003, 2006; finalists in 2004, 2005) and Tulevik Viljandi (finalists in 1999; 2000) – started their journey from early on.
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Second round
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Third round
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Forth round
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Quarter-finals
Four teams from TallinnTallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
managed to get through to the quarter-finals, including the defending champion Levadia
FC Levadia Tallinn
MTÜ SK FC Levadia Tallinn is an Estonian football club based in Tallinn. The club was founded in 1998, under the name FC Levadia Maardu. FC Levadia currently play in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football...
. Three clubs from Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
and one from Narva
Narva
Narva is the third largest city in Estonia. It is located at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, by the Russian border, on the Narva River which drains Lake Peipus.-Early history:...
were also represented.
The win by Flora II
FC Flora II Tallinn
FC Flora II Tallinn is an Estonian football club, the reserve team of FC Flora Tallinn. They play in the Esiliiga, the second level of the Estonian football league pyramid. The team mainly consists of Under-21 players at the club.-Current squad:...
was a bit unexpected, but as they had played well in the previous rounds, it was really no big surprise that they overcame the Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga
Meistriliiga is the highest division of the Estonian Football Association annual football championship. The league was founded in 1991 and the current, 2011 is the league's 21st season...
side. Maag Tammeka
JK Maag Tammeka Tartu
JK Maag Tammeka Tartu is a former Estonian football club based in Tartu. The club came into existence after the merger of the Tartu football clubs Maag Tartu and Tammeka Tartu in 2006. They played in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football league pyramid. Tamme Staadion was their...
had no problem defeating Santos, the only club from the second division. While the main team were victorious, Maag Tammeka's reserve team lost to Flora
FC Flora Tallinn
MTÜ JK FC Flora is an Estonian football club that was founded in 1990. FC Flora are a multiple winner of the Meistriliiga title and the Estonian Cup. They have for years been raising the most number of players for the national team, and have also grown players from their successful youth system...
, conceding two goals in the first eight minutes and two more later in the game. The only game containing both teams from the Top Division culminated with an easy victory for Levadia against 2001 cup-winner Trans.
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† – Välk 494 Tartu changed their name to FC Santos Tartu.
Semi-finals
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The clear favourite, Flora TallinnFC Flora Tallinn
MTÜ JK FC Flora is an Estonian football club that was founded in 1990. FC Flora are a multiple winner of the Meistriliiga title and the Estonian Cup. They have for years been raising the most number of players for the national team, and have also grown players from their successful youth system...
, having won the competition twice before, in 1995 and 1997, attended the final for the sixth time. The underdog, Maag Tammeka Tartu
JK Maag Tammeka Tartu
JK Maag Tammeka Tartu is a former Estonian football club based in Tartu. The club came into existence after the merger of the Tartu football clubs Maag Tartu and Tammeka Tartu in 2006. They played in the Meistriliiga, the highest level of Estonian football league pyramid. Tamme Staadion was their...
, played in their first cup final, while also being only the second team from Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
to reach that stage of the competition.
Top goalscorers
| Position | Player | Club | Goals |
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| 1 |  Alo DupikovAlo Dupikov Alo Dupikov is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga, for FC Flora Tallinn. He plays the position of striker and is 1.88 m tall and weighs 73 kg.-Club career:... |
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| 2 | Mario Hansi |
Maag Tammeka II | 6 |
 Vladislav Ivanov |
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| Robert Pluum |
Santos | ||
| Tõnis Starkopf |
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| 5 | Mikk Laas |
Maag Tammeka III | 5 |
| Dmitri Lipartov Dmitri Lipartov Dmitry Lipartov is a Russian professional footballer, who plays as a striker for JK Sillamäe Kalev in the Estonian Meistriliiga.-External links:* *... |
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| Sander Post Sander Post Sander Post is an Estonian professional footballer, who plays for the Norwegian top league side Aalesunds FK in the position of striker.-Early career:... |
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| Sergei Starovoitov |
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| Denis Šerikov |
Maag Tammeka II | ||
| Aleksandr Tarassenkov |