League

Rovala Stadium
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Rovala FC's Kalle Wallenius 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. 3 minutes into the match, Heikkisenniva FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kalle Wallenius came free, but Alvar Jokela reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kalle Wallenius sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 6thth minute of the game Kalle Wallenius who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Heikkisenniva FC's Alvar Jokela was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Juhapekka Vatanen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Kalle Wallenius kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Juhapekka Vatanen struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Alvar Jokela didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rovala FC. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Tero Ranne managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rovala FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tero Ranne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alvar Jokela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alvar Jokela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kalle Wallenius, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Kustaa Eskelinen succeeded in the game's 19th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kustaa Eskelinen in the 27th minute of play forced Rovala FC's goalkeeper Aatu Vaakanainen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aatu Vaakanainen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kustaa Eskelinen in the 39th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Rovala FC's zone, Kustaa Eskelinen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aatu Vaakanainen came out of the goal and Kustaa Eskelinen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 45th match minute, Rovala FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sulo Heinola to maneuver through the defense. Rovala FC's Aatu Vaakanainen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kustaa Eskelinen in the 46th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kustaa Eskelinen stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Rovala FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kalervo Valkama to maneuver through the defense. 55 minutes into the match, Heikkisenniva FC's Usko Noponen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aatu Vaakanainen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 56 minutes, Usko Noponen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Heikkisenniva FC and the Rovala FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 56 played minutes Heikkisenniva FC got a freekick which was hit by Usko Noponen. Juhapekka Vatanen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvar Jokela having to interfere. Alvar Jokela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalle Wallenius in the 71st minute of play. After 73 minutes, Tero Ranne mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rovala FC and the Heikkisenniva FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Tero Ranne hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. In the 74th match minute, Heikkisenniva FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kustaa Eskelinen to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute, Kalle Wallenius made a precise shot to the right of Alvar Jokela. Heikkisenniva FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. The supporters of Rovala FC booed when Heikkisenniva FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Usko Noponen didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kustaa Eskelinen in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aatu Vaakanainen saved Rovala FC from getting behind. Alvar Jokela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juhapekka Vatanen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kalle Wallenius in the 92nd minute of play forced Heikkisenniva FC's goalkeeper Alvar Jokela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rovala FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Heikkisenniva FC for a fine match.