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Telia 5G -areena
Spectators: 7626 (Terracing: 5799, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 50) Ilmo Kananen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marko Kattilakoski having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's goal looked a bit too open when Panu Ahonen came free, but Marko Kattilakoski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Panu Ahonen came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Niinimäki 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 Panu Ahonen couldn't finish the play. After 16 played minutes Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi got a freekick which was hit by Jere Uusikartano. After 18 played minutes Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi got a freekick which was hit by Topi Huuhtanen. In the 20th minute of the match Niinimäki FC got a corner. Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joakim Snellman ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Niinimäki FC's corner Joakim Snellman fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Marko Kattilakoski quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ilmo Kananen in the 22nd minute of play forced Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's goalkeeper Marko Kattilakoski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Topi Huuhtanen's late challenge caught a Niinimäki FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Topi Huuhtanen helped the player get up and apologised. Topi Huuhtanen kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. With a little luck, Niinimäki FC's Aatto Katila got control of the ball when Kari Hannus tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aatto Katila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tarmo Hietamäki in the 28th minute of the match. Kari Hannus 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. Uljas Ojansuu's late challenge caught a Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Uljas Ojansuu helped the player get up and apologised. Uljas Ojansuu hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Aatto Katila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tarmo Hietamäki, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tarmo Hietamäki was the one to do the kick off. Panu Ahonen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marko Kattilakoski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. Tarmo Hietamäki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aatto Katila having to interfere. In the 56th minute, Ilmo Kananen reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Marko Kattilakoski. The goal made the score 0-1. The supporters of Niinimäki FC booed when Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jere Uusikartano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aatto Katila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tarmo Hietamäki in the 61st minute of the match. 68 minutes into the game, Salomon Noponen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Niinimäki FC the free kick. A collision led to Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Salomon Noponen hit a great ball. Salomon Noponen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Aatto Katila tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 75 minutes into the game, Kari Hannus cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Aatto Katila was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 81st minute, Kari Hannus made a precise shot to the right of Aatto Katila. Niinimäki FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. In the 84th match minute, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paavo Marttinen to maneuver through the defense. 85 minutes into the match, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's goal looked a bit too open when Joakim Snellman came free, but Marko Kattilakoski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's Marko Kattilakoski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi from getting a goal against them. Aatto Katila made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kari Hannus in the 92nd minute of play. With a little luck, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi's Marko Kattilakoski got control of the ball when Panu Ahonen tried to sneak it across the goal line.