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Tikkakoski Stadion
Spectators: 7640 (Terracing: 5779, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 90) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kaapo Kangasalusta made the kick off which started today's match. In the 8th match minute, Tikkakoski was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teppo Pentsinen to maneuver through the defense. If Kaapo Kangasalusta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pekka Harju made an important save on a dangerous shot by Teemu Pihlajamäki in the 21st minute. Pekka Harju made an important save on a dangerous shot by Teemu Pihlajamäki in the 25th minute. Eelis Saarelainen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Pietari Kurri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Sulevi Heino came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Uimaharju 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 Sulevi Heino couldn't finish the play. Eelis Saarelainen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Pietari Kurri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kaapo Kangasalusta in the 36th minute of play forced Uimaharju's goalkeeper Pekka Harju to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sulevi Heino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pietari Kurri having to interfere. The supporters of Uimaharju booed when Tikkakoski was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tuukka Sauso didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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 wind increased when Eelis Saarelainen made the kick off in the second half. Teemu Pihlajamäki received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Pekka Harju tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pietari Kurri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eelis Saarelainen in the 58th minute of play. After having played for 61 minutes, Kaapo Kangasalusta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tikkakoski's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kaapo Kangasalusta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pietari Kurri was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Eelis Saarelainen showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 68 minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Uimaharju's goal looked a bit too open when Teemu Pihlajamäki came free, but Pekka Harju reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Petteri Suoste lost his temper 80 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 80th minute of the game. One of Tikkakoski:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Uimaharju:s goal. The referee gave Uimaharju a penalty, 82 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Silvo Sjögren, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Tikkakoski's Pietari Kurri. 0-4. Sulevi Heino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Pietari Kurri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eelis Saarelainen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The Uimaharju players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.