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2023 Esiliiga B
The 2023 Esiliiga B was the 11th season of the Esiliiga B, the third tier of Football in Estonia, Estonian football. The season began on 5 March 2023 and concluded on 12 November 2023. Teams Stadiums and locations League table Results Matches 1–18 Matches 19–36 Esiliiga B play-off The two runners-up (or highest eligible team) from the 2023 II liiga (Jõhvi FC Phoenix, Jõhvi Phoenix and Saku Sporting) contested the semi-finals over two legs. The semi-final winners and second highest-ranked II liiga team (Harju JK Laagri, Harju II) advanced to each face either the eighth or ninth-placed Esiliiga B teams (Nõmme Kalju FC U21, Nõmme Kalju U21 and Läänemaa JK, Läänemaa) over two legs, with the two winners securing the final two places in the following season's Esiliiga B. Semi-final First leg Second leg Final First legs Second legs Season statistics Top scorers Awards Monthly awards References External linksOfficial website {{2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esiliiga B
The Esiliiga B is the third division in the Estonian football league system. The Esiliiga B is ranked below the Esiliiga and above the II liiga. As in most countries with low temperatures in winter time, the season starts in March and ends in November. Competition format The league consists of 10 clubs, all teams play each other four times. Both the winning team and the runners-up are promoted to the Esiliiga directly, whereas the third place club will participate in a two-legged play-off with the 8th place club of the Esiliiga for a spot in next year's competition. Similarly, the 2 bottom placed teams are relegated to the II liiga. The third bottom team can avoid relegation by winning a two-legged play-off against the II Liiga play-off round winners.http://www.jalgpall.ee/docs/Eesti%202013.a%20meistriv%F5istluste%20Meistri-ja%20Esiliiga%20juhend.pdf Estonian Football Association (in Estonian). Estonian 2013. Meistriliiga and Esiliiga championship directive. Retrieved 10 November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haapsalu Linnastaadion
Haapsalu linnastaadion () is a multi-purpose stadium in Haapsalu, Estonia. The stadium holds 1,080 seating places of which 376 are under the roof. The address of the stadium is Lihula mnt 10, 90507 Haapsalu. Background Although a small stadium, the Haapsalu linnastaadion has hosted some significant matches including: * 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship - 3 matches * 2012 UEFA Women's U-19 Championship First qualifying round - 3 matches * UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying round - Estonia v Slovakia 2012 UEFA European U19 Championship matches Haapsalu linnastaadion hosted three group stage matches of the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship and saw notable and later world-famous players such as Paul Pogba Paul Labile Pogba (born 15 March 1993) is a French professional footballer who is a free agent. He primarily plays as a central midfielder. Born in Lagny-sur-Marne, Pogba joined the youth team of Ligue 2 side Le Havre in 2007. He joined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viljandi Linnastaadion
Viljandi linnastaadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Viljandi, Estonia. Opened in 1929 and located by Lake Viljandi, it is the home ground of Viljandi JK Tulevik. The stadium has 1,068 seats, of which 386 are under the roof. History The construction of the stadium started in 1928, when the mayor of Viljandi was August Maramaa. The sports ground was officially opened in June 1929, although the construction was not fully finished and due to a downturn in economy, the works were then halted for several years. The stadium was renovated in 1960 and in 1989. Extensive renovation works began at Viljandi linnastaadion in May 2008 and the stadium was reopened on 16 June 2009, reaching its current look. In 2010, the administrative building was completed. Estonia national team matches Viljandi has hosted three Estonia national football team The Estonia men's national football team () represents Estonia in international football matches and is controlled by the Estonian Football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viljandi
Viljandi (, , , , ) is a Populated places in Estonia, town and Municipalities of Estonia, municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 17,255 in 2024. It is the capital of Viljandi County and is geographically located between two major Estonian cities, Pärnu and Tartu. The town was first mentioned in 1283, upon being granted its town charter by Wilhelm von Endorpe. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League at the beginning of the 14th century, and is one of five Estonian towns and cities in the league. The once influential Estonian newspaper ''Sakala (newspaper), Sakala'' was founded in Viljandi in 1878. Symbols The flag of Viljandi is bi-coloured, its upper part is light blue and lower part white. The city's shield-shaped coat of arms is light blue, with a white rose in the middle. Viljandi is the white rose city – in midsummer there are 720 white roses flowering in front of the city hall, planted for the town's anniversary in 2003. In summer, the White Rose D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ãœlenurme Stadium
Ülenurme is a small borough () in Tartu County, in Kambja Parish, in Estonia. It was the administrative centre of Ülenurme Parish. Ülenurme has a population of 1,574 (as of 1 September 2010). Tartu Airport, which is sometimes called Ülenurme Airport, is located near Ülenurme in the village of Reola. Ülenurme has a station on Tartu Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,759 (as of 2024). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the ...– Koidula railway. Gallery File:Eesti Põllumajandusmuuseum,.JPG, Main building of Ülenurme Manor, now the Estonian Agricultural Museum File:Eesti Põllumajandusmuuseum, sissepääs.JPG, Manor park File:Ülenurme mõisapark 2012.JPG, File:Ülenurme pere- ja noortekeskus ning Ülenurme raamatukogu.JPG, Ülenurme library and family and youth centre File:Ülenurme raudteepeatus.JPG, Ülenurme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sepa Jalgpallikeskus
Sepa Jalgpallikeskus (English: Sepa Football Centre) is a football stadium in Tartu, Estonia. Opened in 2016, it is the training centre of Tartu Tammeka, whose first team also uses the artificial turf field as a home ground during winter and early spring months. In addition to the artificial turf ground with under-soil heating, Sepa Jalgpallikeskus also has a 90 × 70 m natural grass training ground. The football centre is located in the Ropka industrial district. History Former Sepa Stadium The history of the ground dates back to 1972–1975, when a stadium was built on the corner of Sepa and Vasara streets by the adjacent "Tartu katseremonditehas" factory, who used it as a training ground for their Estonian SSR Football Championship football team. Sepa's revival through Crowdfunding In 2012, Tartu Tammeka set their sights on building an artificial turf football ground with under-soil heating and in the following year, a decision was made to construct it on the sit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,759 (as of 2024). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipus. From the 13th century until the end of the 19th century, Tartu was known in most of the world by variants of its historical name Dorpat. Tartu, the largest urban centre of southern Estonia, is often considered the "intellectual capital city" of the country, especially as it is home to the nation's oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu (founded in 1632). Tartu also houses the Supreme Court of Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research (Estonia), Ministry of Education and Research, the Estonian National Museum, and the oldest Estonian-language theatre, Vanemuine. It is also the birthplace of the Estonian Song Festivals. Tartu was designated as the E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalevi Keskstaadion
Kalevi Keskstaadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Tallinn, Estonia. Opened in 1955 and having a capacity of 12,000, it is the traditional venue of the Estonian Dance Festival and the former home ground of JK Tallinna Kalev. The address of the stadium is Staadioni 8, 10132 Tallinn. Since 1955, all of the Estonian Dance Festivals have been held there. History 20th Century The stadium was built during the Soviet occupation of Estonia and was opened on 12 July 1955. It was the first new large-scale sports complex built in Tallinn after World War II. The initial plans were grandiose: the first blueprints saw the stadium have a 30,000 capacity seating area and a 16,000 capacity standing area, as well as a 6 meter tall statue depicting Estonian folklore hero Kalevipoeg. However, the project was later scaled-down and saw the stadium have a capacity of 12,000. The record attendance of 21,100 was set in friendly match between Tallinna JK Dünamo, Tallinna Dünamo and Swedish third t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pärnu Rannastaadion
Pärnu Rannastaadion () is a multi-purpose stadium in Pärnu, Estonia, and the home ground of Pärnu JK Vaprus. The stadium was opened after reconstruction in 2016 and seats 1,501. It is located next to the Pärnu Beach and approximately 200 metres from the sea. First opened in 1929, the stadium has had four different grandstands throughout its history and was completely reconstructed in 2015–2016. The address of the stadium is Ranna pst. 2, 80012 Pärnu. History First sporting activities on Pärnu Rannastaadion's field date back to 1896, when a velodrome was opened by the association of German cyclists. The velodrome was destroyed in 1915 by Russian soldiers, who dug Trench warfare, trenches on the sports field to repel a possible German Landing operation, landing. After Estonia gained independence, a committee was established to make plans for a stadium. The stadium was officially opened on 14 July 1929. The wooden grandstand, which was also built to host singing festivals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pärnu
Pärnu () is the fourth-largest city in Estonia. Situated in southwest Estonia, Pärnu is located south of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, and west of Estonia's second-largest city, Tartu. The city sits off the coast of Pärnu Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Riga, which is a part of the Baltic Sea. In the city, the Pärnu River drains into the Gulf of Riga. Pärnu is a popular summer Tourism, holiday resort town among Estonians with many hotels, restaurants and large beaches. The city is served by Pärnu Airport. History Pärnu or Old Pärnu (, , ), which was founded by the bishop of Bishopric of Ösel–Wiek, Ösel–Wiek , suffered heavily under pressure of the concurrent town, and was finally destroyed . Another town, Embeke (later , ) was founded by the Livonian Order, who began building an Ordensburg nearby in 1265. The latter town, then known by the German name of , was a member of the Hanseatic League and an important ice-free harbor for Livonia. The Polish–Lithuanian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiiu Stadium
Hiiu Stadium () is a Association football, football stadium in Tallinn, Estonia. Opened in 1936, it is the home ground of Nõmme Kalju FC. The stadium is located about 8 km southwest of the city centre, in the district of Nõmme. The address of the stadium is Pidu tänav 11, Tallinn. Hiiu Stadium has been Nõmme Kalju's home since its opening in 1936 until the club's dissolution in 1944 due to Soviet occupation of Estonia, and again since the club's re-establishment in 1997. The stadium has undergone several renovation periods, most recently in 2023–2024. On 10 September 2011, the highest recorded attendance was set, when 2,730 people watched a football match between hosts Nõmme Kalju and FC Flora Tallinn. History Early years The construction of the Hiiu Stadium began in 1930, after Nõmme Kalju FC, Nõmme Kalju, who had previously been playing on a field between Tähe and Rahu streets (where today lies the Nõmme Tennis Center), were in a need for a larger sports groun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
