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Rattosjärvi
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tuukka Poikolainen took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 4 played minutes Tennäs FC got a freekick which was hit by Arvo Niemivirta. Tuukka Poikolainen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 12th minute, Kullervo Kinnaslampi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Salomo Jokila, 13 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tuukka Poikolainen in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Henrik Vallin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tuukka Poikolainen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Henrik Vallin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tuukka Poikolainen, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 23 minutes into the game, Rattosjärvi's Juha-Pekka Myllykoski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Henrik Vallin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Jarkko Teräs received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Henrik Vallin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 32nd match minute, Tennäs FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kullervo Kinnaslampi to maneuver through the defense. If Tuukka Poikolainen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arvo Niemivirta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urmas Vappula having to interfere. Tuukka Poikolainen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henrik Vallin having to interfere. Tennäs FC's Henrik Vallin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tuukka Poikolainen in the 46th minute of play. Jarkko Teräs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henrik Vallin having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Arvo Niemivirta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Turo Helin kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Salomo Jokila managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rattosjärvi's supporters rose to their feet, but Salomo Jokila was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henrik Vallin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jarkko Teräs received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Henrik Vallin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Rattosjärvi's Tuukka Poikolainen in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tennäs FC's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led Rattosjärvi's Salomo Jokila to fire away a dangerous shot which Henrik Vallin despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. If Jarkko Teräs had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tuukka Poikolainen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tennäs FC's Henrik Vallin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tuukka Poikolainen in the 73rd minute of play. In the 77th minute, Arvo Niemivirta fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Urmas Vappula, passed just outside the right post. 82 minutes into the game, Jarkko Teräs was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rattosjärvi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tennäs FC the free kick. Jarkko Teräs kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Rattosjärvi's Samu Ristolainen got a free kick in the 86th minute. Jarkko Teräs got his second yellow card in the match during the 87th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Tennäs FC booed when Rattosjärvi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jarkko Teräs didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tuukka Poikolainen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henrik Vallin having to interfere. There was no doubt that Rattosjärvi were the better team. Rattosjärvi's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.