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Vilhola Stadium
Spectators: 5500 (Terracing: 4500, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Robert Järventaus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ernesti Pihlajamäki's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. 6 minutes into the match, Mikko Reponen notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Tikkurilan Palloseura's Robert Järventaus. Robert Järventaus was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 9 minutes into the match, Olavi Aho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jyrki Kopelmo. Vilhola's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Olavi Aho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Teuvo Pylkäs hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. The long shot by Oskari Järventaus in the 17th minute really tested Robert Järventaus's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Robert Järventaus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ernesti Pihlajamäki's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Nikodemus Nielikäinen might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Robert Järventaus. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nikodemus Nielikäinen ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Ernesti Pihlajamäki's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Robert Järventaus was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikodemus Nielikäinen in the 23rd minute of play forced Tikkurilan Palloseura's goalkeeper Robert Järventaus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ernesti Pihlajamäki's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Robert Järventaus skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Robert Järventaus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikko Reponen, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Olavi Aho took the ball and in the 32 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jyrki Kopelmo. Jyrki Kopelmo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. After 35 played minutes Tikkurilan Palloseura got a freekick which was hit by Antti Korkeakoski. With splendid footwork Ernesti Pihlajamäki arrived in front of goal to shoot 3-2 by the left pole in the game's 37th minute. A hard shot 40 in the game by Mikko Reponen from a close distance when the talented Robert Järventaus managed to make a qualified save. Tikkurilan Palloseura's players were relieved. A hard shot 45 in the game by Ernesti Pihlajamäki from a close distance when the talented Robert Järventaus managed to make a qualified save. Tikkurilan Palloseura's players were relieved.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Olavi Aho was the one to do the kick off. After 51 played minutes Tikkurilan Palloseura got a freekick which was hit by Tuomas Piispa. After a defensive mix-up in Tikkurilan Palloseura's zone, Ernesti Pihlajamäki stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Robert Järventaus came out of the goal and Ernesti Pihlajamäki tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Robert Järventaus came out of the goal in the 56th minute to try and stop a shot by Vilhola's Ernesti Pihlajamäki. But to his dismay, Ernesti Pihlajamäki quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernesti Pihlajamäki in the 63rd minute of play forced Tikkurilan Palloseura's goalkeeper Robert Järventaus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 68th minute Mikko Reponen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Järventaus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robert Järventaus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernesti Pihlajamäki in the 69th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ernesti Pihlajamäki in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robert Järventaus prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Antti Korkeakoski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Robert Järventaus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesti Pihlajamäki, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. 79 minutes into the game, Vilhola's Ernesti Pihlajamäki nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robert Järventaus made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-2. Elmo Nyman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Robert Järventaus tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Robert Järventaus came out of the goal in the 85th minute to try and stop a shot by Vilhola's Ernesti Pihlajamäki. But to his dismay, Ernesti Pihlajamäki quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 6-2. Robert Järventaus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikko Reponen, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. When the referee ended the match the Vilhola players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.