Estonia hosted three-time European Champions Germany at the A. Le Coq Arena on Sunday night as an Ilkay Gündogan brace helped the Germans ease pase Estonia in a crucial Group C tie.
Emre Can was dismissed on the 14-minute mark after a bringing down Frank Liivak on the edge of the penalty area, instantly putting the visitors on the back foot.
It was a cagey first-half display and in truth, Estonia had the better chances throughout the first 45 minutes despite Germany having the lion-share of possession. Konstantin Vassiljev was the standout performer in the first half with two attempts, and Marco Reus saw his thunderbolt free-kick rattle the frame of Lepmets' goal from 25 yards out.