League

Wembley-Stadion
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Verneri Rimpilä made the kick off which started today's match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eerik Blom during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 3rd minute, Eerik Blom hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aapeli Lundell's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kaarlo Loikala read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Aapeli Lundell's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kaarlo Loikala read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC Bardridlan C.F's zone, Verneri Rimpilä stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kaarlo Loikala came out of the goal and Verneri Rimpilä tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tomi Rahikainen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Timo Furuholm read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Aapeli Lundell struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Kaarlo Loikala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Minos. Verneri Rimpilä sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th match minute, FC Bardridlan C.F was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Torsti Venäläinen to maneuver through the defense. Kaarlo Loikala took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Verneri Rimpilä, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34thth minute of the game Aapeli Lundell who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Bardridlan C.F's Kaarlo Loikala was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Verneri Rimpilä in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kaarlo Loikala saved FC Bardridlan C.F from getting behind. Kaarlo Loikala took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Verneri Rimpilä, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 43rdth minute of the game Aapeli Lundell who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Bardridlan C.F's Kaarlo Loikala was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Arto Pihlainen kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. In the 48th play minute Jari Kemppainen came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Timo Furuholm. 1-0. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Tomi Rahikainen made the kick off in the second half. Aapeli Lundell blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kaarlo Loikala having to make a save. In the 61st minute, Jari Kemppainen got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A collision led to FC Minos getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Taito Ruutu hit a great ball. If Tomi Rahikainen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, FC Bardridlan C.F's Kaarlo Loikala got control of the ball when Aapeli Lundell tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Torsti Venäläinen fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Bardridlan C.F's protests and gave Torsti Venäläinen a yellow card for diving instead. The audience was convinced that Verneri Rimpilä's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kaarlo Loikala was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. Kaarlo Loikala showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Verneri Rimpilä, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Verneri Rimpilä blasted a shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kaarlo Loikala having to make a save. 81 minutes into the match, FC Bardridlan C.F's goalkeeper Kaarlo Loikala had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aapeli Lundell. FC Minos's Aapeli Lundell got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 84th minute Verneri Rimpilä shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kaarlo Loikala saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aapeli Lundell struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Kaarlo Loikala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Minos. Eerik Blom hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. If Aapeli Lundell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Aapeli Lundell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of FC Minos booed when FC Bardridlan C.F was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eerik Blom didn't get a good kick on the ball. The corner led FC Minos's Timo Savijoki to fire away a dangerous shot which Kaarlo Loikala despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Aapeli Lundell could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 98th minute of the match, but Kaarlo Loikala made a huge save. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FC Bardridlan C.F fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Minos had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.