1928 Baltic Cup

The 1928 Baltic Cup was held in Tallinn at Kadrioru Stadium on 25–27 July 1928. It was the first time three Baltic countries — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — came together to play a friendly tournament and determine the best team amongst them. Latvia won the tournament, beating both opponents.

1928 Baltic Cup
Tournament details
Host countryEstonia
Dates25–27 July
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Latvia
Runners-up Estonia
Third place Lithuania
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored10 (3.33 per match)
Attendance12,000 (4,000 per match)
Top scorer(s)Arnold Pihlak (4 goals)

Results

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Latvia 220040+44
 Estonia 210161+52
 Lithuania 200209–90
25 July 1928 Latvia 3 – 0 LithuaniaTallinn
Arkādijs Pavlovs  2'
Alberts Vaters  25', 66'
Report Stadium: Kadrioru Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Gustaf Ekberg (Sweden)
26 July 1928 Estonia 6 – 0 LithuaniaTallinn
Arnold Pihlak  1' (pen.), 21', 57'
Helmuth Räästas  14'
Artur Maurer  74', 78'
Report Stadium: Kadrioru Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Gustaf Ekberg (Sweden)
27 July 1928 Estonia 0 – 1 LatviaTallinn
Report  63' Arnolds Tauriņš Stadium: Kadrioru Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Gustaf Ekberg (Sweden)
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