Estonia v England European Qualifiers Sunday 12 October 2014 A. Le Coq Arena, , Estonia Kick Off: 7.00pm (local time)

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Population: 1.3 million (estimate)

Capital and Largest City: Tallinn

Currency: Euro

Official languages: Estonian

Time: BST + 2 hours

Weather: High 9°C Low 3°C (average conditions for October)

2 3 Travel Information health and safety

Visas Country Dialling Code: +372 British Citizens do not require a visa to enter Estonia. Holders of other types of passports may require a visa. Important Contact Numbers Contact the Estonian Embassy for further information. Emergency services: 112 Police telephone number: 110 Passport validity For stays of up to three months your passport must be If you’re visiting Estonia you should get a free European valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK. need any additional period of validity on your passport The EHIC isn’t a substitute for medical and travel beyond this. insurance, but it entitles you to state provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your British Embassy Tallinn trip. Any treatment provided is on the same terms as Estonian nationals. Wismari 6, Tallinn , 10136, Estonia Email: [email protected] If you don’t have your EHIC with you or you’ve lost Telephone: +372 667 4700 it, you can call the Department of Health Overseas Healthcare Team (+44 191 218 1999) to get a Provisional Please note that the Embassy is closed Saturday Replacement Certificate. The EHIC won’t cover medical and Sunday. Should you need to contact the Embassy on repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent the weekend please call the main number and you will treatment, so you should make sure you have adequate be prompted to call the Global Response Centre number travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost that deals with calls outside working hours. You will then of any medical treatment and repatriation. be put into contact with the London Response Centre Team . If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you are referred Out-of-hours emergency assistance to a medical facility for treatment you should contact British nationals who need emergency assistance outside your insurance/medical assistance company immediately. normal office hours should call +372 6674 700 where they will be given details on how to proceed and how to contact Out of Hours Global Response Centre if needed.

4 5 MONEY

Currency Exchange Bank offices and currency exchange points are numerous and have relatively long opening hours.

All banks offer currency exchange services with additional bureau de change located in larger hotels, the airport, main rail station and major shopping centres.

Credit Cards Credit cards are widely accepted, although on occasions you may be asked to provide additional ID when paying.

Additional cash can be obtained from cash points using internationally accepted credit and debit cards.

Most larger hotels, stores and restaurants accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex.

6 7 getting around

Airport Public Transport The Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is conveniently located Central Tallinn is very compact and easy to get around. just 4 km from Tallinn City centre. To reach the suburbs there are buses, trolley buses, and tram-lines in place. Public transport operates between Bus number 2 leaves from the airport to the city centre 6.00am and 11.00pm (some lines operate until midnight). and port approximately every 20 minutes, and operates from 6.30am until midnight. A taxi stand is also just Since England’s last trip to Tallinn in 2007, a plastic outside the departure hall and are reasonabily priced at, smartcard and e-ticket system has been installed for on average, €7-€10 to the city centre. public transportation in Tallinn.

Taxi Smartcard is a plastic card (like an Oyster card in London) which allows you to top up credit or buy Taxis are widely available and reasonably priced. Make different ticket types on it. sure there is a visible meter and that it is turned on and being used. It is better to phone a major taxi company When planning no more than 3 journeys on public rather than hail one from the street. These companies transport use the single journey tickets costing €1.60. are usually able to tell you the type, number and colour You can purchase these from the driver directly. Enter at of the car in advance. Do not use taxis that are unmarked; the front door and keep in mind that tickets are only sold they are illegal, unsafe and usually cost a lot more than at stops, not while the vehicle is moving. registered taxis. If you plan more than 3 journeys on public transport it is cheaper for you to get the plastic (non-registered) smartcard. This smartcard is easy to top up with money or travel cards and then to validate your e-ticket(s) at the start of each journey.

8 9 out and about

Food & Drink Typically, meals served in bars and cafes consist of Raekoja Plats – the main square in the Old Town – has a piece of fried meat served with a side dish of boiled a selection of bars and restaurants. potatoes, boiled cabbage or carrots.

The two most popular lagers are Saku Original and A. For the main meal, sealiha (pork) is the locals favourite, Le Coq Premium with Saku being brewed in the with pork chops and pork schnitzel topping most menus. neighbouring town an hour’s drive from Tallinn. When Piprapihv (pepper steak), kanafilee (chicken fillet), trying other beers, you may be asked to choose between grillitud forell (grilled salmon), lamb and other basic a hele (light) or tume (dark) beer. meat dishes are also popular.

The locals have a signature liqueur made in Tallinn Tipping called Vana Tallinn. It’s a very sweet, dark liquid (likened Tipping is quite a new tradition in Estonia and the to cough mixture) and rarely drunk by itself, usually being practice is still a bit haphazard. Some people tip, some added to coffee or used to liven up a dessert. don’t. Tips won’t be expected for small cafes, pubs and taxis. Hotel porters should be tipped a small fee and Regional fare is not for the faint hearted! Sült, for restaurant staff can be tipped, usually 10% of the bill. example, is a jellied meat dish made by slowly reducing pork bones (and sometimes hooves and heads), served Respect cold with a touch of mustard or horseradish. We would like to remind all ESTC members travelling Other traditional dishes include marinated eel, Baltic to Estonia to be respectful towards the locals and the sprats and mulgikapsad, a kind of sauerkraut stew with country’s policies in general. pork. Pea soup with ham is a favourite and verivorst (a blood sausage) is also a popular favourite dish.

10 11 MATCH INFORMATION Estonia Team History & Achievements

Estonia v England

Date: Sunday 12 October 2014 Venue: A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn Kick Off: 7.00pm (local time) Current FIFA Ranking: 81 Best Finish at a Capacity: 10,340 European Championships: Have yet to qualify Estonia Kit: Blue\Black\White Highest capper: Martin Reim (157) England Kit: Red\White\Red Highest goalscorer: Andres Oper (38)

All time International record: Played: 396 Won: 98 Drawn: 87 Lost: 211 For: 409 Against: 716 Difference: -307 % won: 24.7

(The above details are correct at time of printing.)

12 13 THE HISTORY

Moments later England were gifted a third goal. ’s cross into the box was diverted goalwards by Rahn vs and the ball beat Poom via a post. Robinson’s first real test of the afternoon came on 40 minutes, holding Lindpere’s

shot from the edge of the box as the Estonian’s looked to England 3 – 0 Estonia claw their way back into the game. Saturday 13 October 2007 Venue: (86,665) The visitors enjoyed their best spell of the game with about 20 minutes remaining, but a combination of brave defending England Team: and alert goalkeeping from Robinson ensured that any Paul Robinson, , Ashley Cole ( 50), danger was kept at bay. In a late flurry by the home side (Captain), (Joleon Lescott 46), Joe Cole’s low effort whistled narrowly wide and Gerrard , , Shaun Wright-Phillips, had a shot blocked by Kruglov. At the final whistle England , ( 70), Joe Cole. had three well-earned points in the bag. England’s fine form continued as the Three Lions brushed England’s match history with Estonia Estonia’s challenge aside. It was their fifth consecutive (last 2 meetings): 3-0 victory in qualifying. First-half strikes from Shaun Wright‑Phillips and Wayne Rooney, and an own goal by Match Date Competition Stadium Score Result Estonian defender Taavi Rahn, were enough to move England Saturday European Wembley 3-0 Win level on points with Croatia at the top of Group E. 13 October 2007 Championship Stadium Qualifier The breakthrough was made after ten minutes, when Wednesday European A. Le Coq Arena, 0-3 Win a flowing move on the right led to Wright-Phillips trading 6 June 2007 Championship Tallinn, Estonia passes with Richards and bursting into the box. He had Qualifier a tight angle to contend with, but drilled a low shot past Poom to give England an ideal start. England’s match record against Estonia Rooney’s audacious chip from 25 yards almost doubled in all competitions: the advantage, but he didn’t have to wait too long to score. P 2 W 2 D 0 L 0 F 6 A 0 On 32 minutes a first-time shot with his left foot flew into the net.

14 15 Getting to the Stadium

Walking From the centre of the city it takes about 30-40 minutes. Starting from the Old Town or from the

Freedom Square, you should go along “Pärnu Maantee” Külaliste sissepääs until you reach a bridge, then keep to the right and go over the railway where you will then be able to see the stadium. Tram The easiest method of transport up to the ground if you don’t fancy walking is by tram number 3 or 4 to the stop g g LHV called ‘Vineeri’. LHV g sektor ausbe r ausbe r K r K r Bus LHV sektor ausbe r If travelling by bus from the centre of the city use bus K r nr 5, 18, 20, 20A, 28, 32 and 36, and come off at stop “Vineeri” or “Tallinn-Väike”. Taxi From the centre of the city to the stadium it is approximately 8 to 12 EUR (depending on the company). ir We advise you to fix the fare prior to the start of ir your journey. ir sektor Estonian A Estonian A Estonian A

16 17 Stadium & TICKETING INFORMATION

Stadium Entry Flags Members are advised to note the following vital information: If you would like to display a flag at the match then you are advised to bring it to the stadium early. Please head Membership cards will be checked along with tickets on to Trepp 7 from 15:00 - 16:00 on match day to hang up entry to the stadium. If you do not have a membership card your flag. you should ensure you have some form of photographic identification. Failure to produce a membership card or photographic id may result in no admittance to the game. –– There will be a number of security cordons for members to proceed through. These will include: –– A visual check, a ticket check and a body/bag check. –– Please allow plenty of time to get to the stadium and proceed through the cordons. –– The entrance to the stadium is from trepp 7 and lüüs 4. –– Please note that the food stands within the stadium accept cash only.

18 19 Ticketing Information STADIUM REGULATIONS

Ticket Collection Proof of Travel All tickets for this match must be collected in Tallinn on Proof of travel documents will not be required for this match matchday. because it is obligatory for each member to collect their match ticket and register their attendance in person. If you are part of a group, each member must collect in person. It is not possible for another member to collect your Stadium Regulations ticket on your behalf. Please note that individuals who are clearly drunk and/or The location and opening times of The FA offices are shown disturb other spectators in any way, might not be allowed to enter below: the stadium. Sunday 12 October 10.30am- 4.30pm Any kind of banner, sign or flag which contain racist, political Forte Room, Sokos Hotel Viru, Viru Valjak 4, 10111 Tallinn messages, or are insulting or express any kind of discrimination www.sokoshotels.ee based on ethnicity, gender, religion or in any other way are Sunday 12 October 5.30pm- 7.00pm not allowed. FA staff will be located in the temporary ticket office situated at the front of the stadium close to entrance Forbidden items and objects Trepp 2. –– Any kind of sharp objects. Please allow enough time to collect your ticket, travel to the –– Any kind of objects which could be dangerous for yourself or ground and proceed through the security cordons. other spectators. –– Umbrellas. Should members experience any difficulties with ticketing arrangements for the game, please be advised that FA staff –– Alcohol, narcotics and any other illegal substances. will be contactable on +44 7970 146 250. –– Any kind of bottles and glass, food. This number can also be used in the case of emergency –– Guns and knives, any kind of firearm. outside the office hours stated. –– Weapons of any kind. Lost or Stolen Tickets –– Any kind of fireworks. Please note we will not be in a position to provide duplicate –– Flagpoles. tickets for members who lose their ticket or have their ticket –– Other items and objects declared unsafe by the organiser. stolen. Individuals who possess these items and thereby break the stadium regulations might not be allowed to access the stadium or they might 20 be evicted from the stadium premises. 21 KEY FOR MAP

1. Le Coq Arena Tallinn Asula 4 Old Town 11312 Tallinn Estonia

2. Ticket Collection Point 2 forte Room, sokos Hotel Viru, Viru Valjak 4, 10111 Tallinn

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