Pijpers names Estonia squad
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Article summary
Estonia coach Arno Pijpers has called up 19 players for two upcoming friendlies.
Article body
Estonia coach Arno Pijpers has called up 19 players for the upcoming friendlies against Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
Match dates
As preparation for their EURO 2004™ qualifying campaign, Estonia will meet Azerbaijan on 3 July in Kuressaare. After the game. Estonia will then travel to Almaty, where Kazakhstan will be the opposition in what will be their first-ever international match as an official UEFA member on 7 July.
Oper and Rooba injured
Dutchmen Pijpers will not be able to name a full strength team for either matche, with Aalborg BK striker Andres Oper still out with a stress fracture and FC Midtjylland's left-back Urmas Rooba suffering with a groin problem.
Poom to miss match
First-choice goalkeeper Mart Poom of Derby County FC and Aalborg striker Indrek Zelinski will also be missing against Kazakhstan, as both players have to return to their clubs in order to start their preparation for new season.
Estonia squad:
Poom, Kaalma, Pareiko, Piiroja, Stepanov, Saviauk, Allas, Rähn, Hohlov-Simson, Reim, Kristal, Leetma, Haavistu, Lindpere, Zelinski, Terehhov, Saharov, Viikmäe, Ustritski