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Tikkakoski Stadion
Spectators: 7639 (Terracing: 5778, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 90) Palokka FC's Topias Nurminen started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Martti Möksy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kaapo Kangasalusta, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Martti Möksy was out of position in the 9 minute of play, and Tuukka Sauso capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Tuukka Sauso really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Tikkakoski's Pietari Kurri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Topias Nurminen in the 13th minute of play. After 14 played minutes Tikkakoski got a freekick which was hit by Tuukka Sauso. In the 15th minute, Konsta Holmström made a precise shot to the right of Pietari Kurri. Tikkakoski's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Palokka FC's Martti Möksy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kaapo Kangasalusta in the 22nd minute of play. When Tuukka Sauso fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tikkakoski's protests and gave Tuukka Sauso a yellow card for diving instead. Tuukka Sauso kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. If Teemu Pihlajamäki had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kaapo Kangasalusta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Martti Möksy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Topias Nurminen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pietari Kurri having to interfere. The supporters of Palokka FC booed when Tikkakoski was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teppo Pentsinen didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Palokka FC booed when Tikkakoski was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teppo Pentsinen didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The wind increased when Kaapo Kangasalusta made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Palokka FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kaapo Kangasalusta came free, but Martti Möksy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Topias Nurminen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 56 played minutes Tikkakoski got a freekick which was hit by Tuukka Sauso. Topias Nurminen scored 1-2 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pietari Kurri, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Konsta Holmström struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Pietari Kurri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Palokka FC. In the 64th minute of the match, Konsta Holmström got a very nice opportunity to score, but Pietari Kurri was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Martti Möksy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaapo Kangasalusta in the 66th minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Teppo Pentsinen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tikkakoski's Pietari Kurri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Topias Nurminen in the 79th minute of play. Teemu Pihlajamäki took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Martti Möksy. Martti Möksy dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. With a little luck, Tikkakoski's Pietari Kurri got control of the ball when Konsta Holmström tried to sneak it across the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Konsta Holmström had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pietari Kurri. Tikkakoski's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Konsta Holmström was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Topias Nurminen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Palokka FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.