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Taali
Spectators: 6937 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1937, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joakim Lumme kicked off to start the match. The supporters of PR Merkkausvirhe booed when Taali FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sami Myötänen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antti Kangaskorpi in the 4thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Akseli Sulku, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Vesa Teräs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jyri Etula in the 6th minute of play. Sami Myötänen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Akseli Sulku read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. The supporters of PR Merkkausvirhe booed when Taali FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Atso Tuomisaari didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, PR Merkkausvirhe's Akseli Sulku got control of the ball when Antti Kangaskorpi tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Antti Kangaskorpi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Antti Kangaskorpi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Akseli Sulku having to interfere. Vesa Teräs stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jyri Etula's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. In the 32nd match minute, Taali FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Atso Tuomisaari to maneuver through the defense. Sami Myötänen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Antti Kangaskorpi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Jyri Etula managed to get in a good position for a shot. PR Merkkausvirhe's supporters rose to their feet, but Jyri Etula was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vesa Teräs breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sami Myötänen to strike the kick off in the second half. PR Merkkausvirhe were furious when Tarmo Koivuranta was red carded, 56 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 56th minute, one of PR Merkkausvirhe:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for PR Merkkausvirhe. The referee gave Taali FC a penalty, 59 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Pekko Alatalo, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of PR Merkkausvirhe's Akseli Sulku. 1-0. Antti Kangaskorpi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Akseli Sulku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Taali FC's Sami Myötänen got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Atso Tuomisaari charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Atso Tuomisaari the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of PR Merkkausvirhe booed when Taali FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Atso Tuomisaari didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jyri Etula fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vesa Teräs having to interfere. Vesa Teräs took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jyri Etula, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sami Myötänen struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Akseli Sulku didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Taali FC. Taali FC's Vesa Uotila suffered a sore thigh after 87 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 87 minutes into the game, Tommi Palo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PR Merkkausvirhe's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Taali FC the free kick. In the 88th minute, Tommi Palo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Antti Kangaskorpi came up free with the goalie in the 89th minute, the Taali FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Antti Kangaskorpi couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, PR Merkkausvirhe's Miro Uotila got a free kick in the 90th minute. Akseli Sulku made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antti Kangaskorpi in the 92nd minute of play. When Antti Kangaskorpi fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Taali FC's protests and gave Antti Kangaskorpi a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th match minute, Taali FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antti Kangaskorpi to maneuver through the defense. Tommi Palo hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. 99 minutes into the match, Taali FC's Pekko Alatalo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Taali FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.