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Vuontisjärvi
Spectators: 6797 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1797, VIP seats: 0) Hannes Puikkonen started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Eelis Kauppila's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tahvo Pikkarainen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 2nd minute of play. Jorma Poikolainen kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. 10 minutes into the game, Kalle Martikainen recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jarno Koivunen. Kalle Martikainen showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Tahvo Pikkarainen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eelis Kauppila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. PSY's Tahvo Pikkarainen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eljas Kangasalusta in the 15th minute of play. Eelis Kauppila fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tahvo Pikkarainen having to interfere. Jarno Koivunen made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Reko Hannukainen sent off a good shot on target. In the 20th play minute Reko Hannukainen came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Jarno Koivunen. 2-0. Pär Söderqvist, 29 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eelis Kauppila in the 33rd minute of play forced PSY's goalkeeper Tahvo Pikkarainen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 41 minutes had been played when some careless play by PSY's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pär Söderqvist was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Psyduck's players had a chance to rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Eljas Kangasalusta to make the kick off. After 52 minutes, Kalle Martikainen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PSY and the FC Psyduck players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 52 played minutes PSY got a freekick which was hit by Kalle Martikainen. The crowd rose to their feet as Eelis Kauppila kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Tahvo Pikkarainen. That made the score 2-3 in the 53 minute of play. Eelis Kauppila could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Tahvo Pikkarainen made a huge save. In the 58th match minute, PSY was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kalle Martikainen to maneuver through the defense. When FC Psyduck's Eljas Kangasalusta in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PSY's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eljas Kangasalusta in the 64th minute of play forced PSY's goalkeeper Tahvo Pikkarainen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Kalle Martikainen was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 65 minutes had been played. After a rather tough play, PSY's Kalle Martikainen got a free kick in the 66th minute. Eelis Kauppila fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tahvo Pikkarainen having to interfere. The supporters of FC Psyduck booed when PSY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hannes Puikkonen didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 75 minutes, Eljas Kangasalusta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Psyduck's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eljas Kangasalusta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eelis Kauppila hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. In the 83rdth minute of the game Reko Hannukainen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Psyduck's Jarno Koivunen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to FC Psyduck getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Reijo Lähteenmäki hit a great ball. When Paul Laurila fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Psyduck's protests and gave Paul Laurila a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, FC Psyduck's Paul Laurila got a free kick in the 85th minute. A collision led to FC Psyduck getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Toivo Rantamäki hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eelis Kauppila got free with Tahvo Pikkarainen in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eljas Kangasalusta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 92 played minutes PSY got a freekick which was hit by Hannes Puikkonen. Eelis Kauppila was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 95th minute. FC Psyduck's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. FC Psyduck's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.