League Play-Off

Viksgård
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Aapo Sulku showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niko Ronkainen in the 3rd minute of the match. In the 6th minute, Joakim Piispa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 7th minute of the match Kimmo Peltomaa sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sakari Pihlainen skillfully saved the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Kaapo Heinikallio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kallbäcken IFK's supporters rose to their feet, but Kaapo Heinikallio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sakari Pihlainen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 13th match minute, Kallbäcken IFK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joonas Pihlainen to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niko Ronkainen in the 14th minute of play forced Kallbäcken IFK's goalkeeper Aapo Sulku to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sakari Pihlainen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kaapo Heinikallio's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. Viksgård FC's Sakari Pihlainen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ilmari Metsäranta in the 19th minute of play. 20 minutes into the game, Joakim Piispa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Viksgård FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kallbäcken IFK the free kick. A collision led to Viksgård FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Joakim Piispa hit a great ball. Sakari Pihlainen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ilmari Metsäranta in the 21st minute of play. Aapo Sulku showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niko Ronkainen, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. During the 29th minute of the match Joakim Piispa completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Joakim Piispa a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 29th match minute, Viksgård FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joakim Piispa to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kaapo Heinikallio in the 31st minute of play forced Viksgård FC's goalkeeper Sakari Pihlainen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Niko Ronkainen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Aapo Sulku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kaapo Heinikallio might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sakari Pihlainen. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kaapo Heinikallio ran back to his position shaking his head. Olli-Pekka Villanen kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Kimmo Peltomaa was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 42nd played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kaapo Heinikallio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the game, Kallbäcken IFK's Ilmari Metsäranta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sakari Pihlainen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Aapo Sulku showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niko Ronkainen in the 63rd minute of the match. Antti Kahra struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Aapo Sulku didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Viksgård FC. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joonas Pihlainen during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th minute, one of Kallbäcken IFK:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Kallbäcken IFK. 81 minutes into the game, Aaron Kaivola cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Aapo Sulku was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 85th minute, Antti Kahra got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Joonas Pihlainen was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 86 minutes had been played. The supporters of Viksgård FC booed when Kallbäcken IFK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joonas Pihlainen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ilmari Metsäranta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Sakari Pihlainen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ilmari Metsärantas short, quick shot in the 96thth minute got Sakari Pihlainen to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Antti Kahra fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aapo Sulku having to interfere. Viksgård FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Kallbäcken IFK for a fine match.