League Play-Off

Tampere Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) FC Tampere's Sulho Pyhältö got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 5 played minutes Heimo Vanhatalo rounded AC Vaalimaa's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. Petri Vanhatalo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vesa Ruohiainen in the 9th minute. Sulho Pyhältö sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Timo Palander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Keijo Pietikäinen in the 13th minute of the match. In the 18th minute, Heimo Vanhatalo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Petri Vanhatalo. The goal made the score 2-1. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Vaalimaa's goalkeeper Petri Vanhatalo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Heimo Vanhatalo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Petri Vanhatalo came out and tried to block the shot, but Heimo Vanhatalo slotted it home off the left post making it 3-1 in the 22nd minute. After 26 played minutes FC Tampere got a freekick which was hit by Heimo Vanhatalo. Heimo Vanhatalo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vesa Ruohiainen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Petri Vanhatalo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When FC Tampere's Heimo Vanhatalo in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AC Vaalimaa's goalie prevented a goal. FC Tampere's Heimo Vanhatalo got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in AC Vaalimaa's zone, Sulho Pyhältö stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Petri Vanhatalo came out of the goal and Sulho Pyhältö tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vesa Ruohiainen struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Petri Vanhatalo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Tampere. Vesa Ruohiainen's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Petri Vanhatalo firmly grabbed it by the left post.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ale Karalahti made a kick off. Petri Vanhatalo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Heimo Vanhatalo in the 54th minute of the match. 4-1 became the score in the 55th minute when Heimo Vanhatalo elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Vesa Ruohiainen managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Tampere's supporters rose to their feet, but Vesa Ruohiainen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Petri Vanhatalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match had gone on for 62 minutes, Ale Karalahti took a quick shot and it went in 4-2 without a chance for Timo Palander to make any attempt to save it. Heimo Vanhatalo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Petri Vanhatalo having to interfere. Petri Vanhatalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vesa Ruohiainen, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Heimo Vanhatalo in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Petri Vanhatalo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Petri Vanhatalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heimo Vanhatalo in the 80th minute of play. In the 83rd minute, Heimo Vanhatalo made a precise shot to the right of Petri Vanhatalo. AC Vaalimaa's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jaakoppi Tervonen during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Petri Vanhatalo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Heimo Vanhatalo in the 91st minute of the match. Vesa Ruohiainen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Petri Vanhatalo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Heimo Vanhatalo in the 95th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC Tampere had played much better football throughout.