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Yrjänäinen Stadium
Spectators: 7742 (Terracing: 5808, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jaakob Kuusela made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute of the match, Pasi Manneroos got a very nice opportunity to score, but Kai Lehtimäki was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 12th minute Pasi Manneroos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kai Lehtimäki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pasi Manneroos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kai Lehtimäki having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reima Vähä in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Untamo Hedberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jari Karjalainen struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Untamo Hedberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC EnsaAcademy. 27 minutes into the game, Santtu Puistola was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Raiteepee's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC EnsaAcademy the free kick. In the 27th match minute, Raiteepee was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santtu Puistola to maneuver through the defense. Iivari Välivaara, 28 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. Untamo Hedberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Reima Vähä in the 35th minute of the match. Kai Lehtimäki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaakob Kuusela, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 40 minutes into the game, Reima Vähä cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Untamo Hedberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jari Karjalainen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Untamo Hedberg having to interfere. After the first half FC EnsaAcademy were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Jari Karjalainen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Untamo Hedberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 53rd minute, Santtu Puistola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC EnsaAcademy's Kai Lehtimäki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pasi Manneroos in the 57th minute of play. Raiteepee's Untamo Hedberg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Raiteepee from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Raiteepee's zone, Reima Vähä stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Untamo Hedberg came out of the goal and Reima Vähä tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jari Karjalainen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The FC EnsaAcademy fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when FC EnsaAcademy's Reima Vähä looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. FC EnsaAcademy's Anssi Vesanen pulled a muscle in his back after 74 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Santtu Puistola got his second yellow card in the match during the 74th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, Raiteepee's Santtu Puistola got a free kick in the 75th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Jari Karjalainen managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC EnsaAcademy's supporters rose to their feet, but Jari Karjalainen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Untamo Hedberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jari Karjalainen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Untamo Hedberg having to interfere. Pasi Manneroos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in FC EnsaAcademy's zone, Pasi Manneroos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kai Lehtimäki came out of the goal and Pasi Manneroos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kai Lehtimäki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pasi Manneroos in the 94th minute of the match. The Raiteepee supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching FC EnsaAcademy's performance. The match ended with a win for FC EnsaAcademy.