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Ruisslo Stadion
Spectators: 8402 (Terracing: 6302, Seating: 1932, VIP seats: 168) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Akseli Martikainen made the kick off which started today's match. Jani Järventaus's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Atro Luoma read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. When Iiro Rosendahl fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Singsby HF's protests and gave Iiro Rosendahl a yellow card for diving instead. In the 15th minute, Iiro Rosendahl hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 18 minutes of play, Ruissalo FC's Pentti Leonoff made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Iisakki Palonen was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a couple of smart ball manuevers Oiva Kärnä in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Atro Luoma saved Ruissalo FC from getting behind. 27 minutes into the match, Ruissalo FC's Akseli Martikainen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Iisakki Palonen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jani Järventaus in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Atro Luoma prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jani Järventaus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Atro Luoma having to interfere. 33 minutes into the match, Oiva Kärnä had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Atro Luoma. Ruissalo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Oiva Kärnä was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 36 played minutes Ruissalo FC got a freekick which was hit by Arto Palsola. After 39 played minutes Ruissalo FC got a freekick which was hit by Arto Palsola. In the 40th match minute, Ruissalo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kauko Kouhi to maneuver through the defense. In the 43rd minute, Arto Palsola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Riku Elo during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Akseli Martikainen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Iisakki Palonen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Singsby HF's Iiro Rosendahl got a free kick in the 61st minute. Kauko Kouhi kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Jani Järventaus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jani Järventaus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Atro Luoma having to interfere. Oiva Kärnä sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oiva Kärnä's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Atro Luoma read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. Oiva Kärnä recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.