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Yrjänäinen Stadium
Spectators: 7755 (Terracing: 5818, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ari Anttila made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaakob Kuusela in the 3rd minute of play forced Lopenkyllastyny's goalkeeper Torsti Rautee to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Lopenkyllastyny's goalkeeper Torsti Rautee had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Samuli Markkanen. After a rather tough play, Lopenkyllastyny's Julius Harikkala got a free kick in the 8th minute. In the 9th minute, Juha-Pekka Järvensivu sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Lopenkyllastyny's Torsti Rautee didn't even have to move. If Auno Puurula had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lopenkyllastyny's Ari Anttila got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 17 played minutes Raiteepee got a freekick which was hit by Jaakob Kuusela. Untamo Hedberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ari Anttila in the 18th minute of play. In the 20th match minute, Lopenkyllastyny was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Miinalainen to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Lopenkyllastyny's Julius Harikkala got a free kick in the 23rd minute. In the 26th match minute, Raiteepee was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Samuli Markkanen to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Arttu Peteri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lopenkyllastyny's supporters rose to their feet, but Arttu Peteri 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. Untamo Hedberg didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Lopenkyllastyny's Ari Anttila shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. In the 40th minute, Iikka Lumijärvi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Untamo Hedberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ari Anttila, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After the first half Lopenkyllastyny were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Lopenkyllastyny's Pertti Kangasalusta was substituted for Jaakko Petsamo. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jaakob Kuusela was the one to do the kick off. Rafael Peltomaa hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Torsti Rautee stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jaakob Kuusela's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Raiteepee's goal looked a bit too open when Ari Anttila came free, but Untamo Hedberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 65th minute, Lopenkyllastyny's Ari Anttila ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Untamo Hedberg. Untamo Hedberg yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. Lopenkyllastyny's Torsti Rautee played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuli Markkanen in the 71st minute of play. Ari Anttila blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Untamo Hedberg having to make a save. A collision led to Lopenkyllastyny getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Miko Grönvall hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Jaakob Kuusela ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Torsti Rautee was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. Ari Anttila received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Untamo Hedberg came out and tried to block the shot, but Ari Anttila slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 84th minute. In the 87th match minute, Lopenkyllastyny was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julius Harikkala to maneuver through the defense. Lopenkyllastyny's Torsti Rautee played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaakob Kuusela in the 92nd minute of play. Lopenkyllastyny played a much better game than Raiteepee and deserved their victory. The Raiteepee players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.