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Kurinmäki Stadium
Spectators: 6789 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arvi Tammisto made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd match minute, Piltola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jari Salmelainen to maneuver through the defense. After 9 played minutes Piltola FC got a freekick which was hit by Ismo Hakanen. 10 minutes into the match, Piltola FC's goalkeeper Turo Piekkanen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Julius Andersson. If Oliver Lehterä had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Kurinmäki IFK's Ensio Kinnunen got a free kick in the 26th minute. 33 minutes into the match, Piltola FC's goalkeeper Turo Piekkanen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pertti Mikkonen. In the 33rd minute, Voitto Raisanen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ismo Hakanen during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 41st minute, Ismo Hakanen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 44 minutes Piltola FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Viljo Wesslin who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Kurinmäki IFK's Viljo Wesslin to fire away a dangerous shot which Turo Piekkanen despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. If Rikhard Tuominen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 47 minutes into the game, Kurinmäki IFK's Julius Andersson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Turo Piekkanen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0.

54 minutes into the match, Kurinmäki IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Arvi Tammisto came free, but Elmeri Kaitainen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julius Andersson in the 61st minute of play forced Piltola FC's goalkeeper Turo Piekkanen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ismo Hakanen was shown his second yellow card after 64 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 65th minute, Ismo Hakanen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 66 minutes into the match, Kurinmäki IFK's Viljo Wesslin broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 71 minutes into the game, Pertti Mikkonen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kurinmäki IFK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Piltola FC the free kick. The supporters of Piltola FC booed when Kurinmäki IFK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pertti Mikkonen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julius Andersson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rikhard Tuominen in the 77th minute of play forced Piltola FC's goalkeeper Turo Piekkanen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 78 minutes of play, Kurinmäki IFK's Julius Andersson made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Turo Piekkanen was left in no man's land by his defense there! Rikhard Tuominen kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, Piltola FC's goal looked a bit too open when Julius Andersson came free, but Turo Piekkanen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ilkka Karalahti charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ilkka Karalahti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ilkka Karalahti hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Turo Piekkanen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julius Andersson in the 96th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rikhard Tuominen in the 98th minute of play forced Piltola FC's goalkeeper Turo Piekkanen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.