League Play-Off

Kirkonkylä
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Reko Rimpiläinen got the match started through his kick off. Reko Rimpiläinen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 9 played minutes Rovaniemen Pallo Seura got a freekick which was hit by Aarne Niemelä. Rovaniemen Pallo Seura's Saul Kangasniemi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eemil Kauppila in the 12th minute of play. Pauli Grahn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iikka Sillanpää having to interfere. In the 17th minute, Jari Varis made a precise shot to the right of Iikka Sillanpää. Kirkonkylä IFK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Iikka Sillanpää made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pauli Grahn in the 24th minute of play. The corner ended in Aarne Niemelä almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Kirkonkylä IFK's Iikka Sillanpää did a great save. Jari Varis struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Iikka Sillanpää didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rovaniemen Pallo Seura. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jari Varis in the 35th minute of play forced Kirkonkylä IFK's goalkeeper Iikka Sillanpää to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kirkonkylä IFK's goalkeeper Iikka Sillanpää, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 42 minutes into the match, Kirkonkylä IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Jari Varis came free, but Iikka Sillanpää reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 43 played minutes Kirkonkylä IFK got a freekick which was hit by Ossi Tuores. 44 minutes into the match, Kirkonkylä IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Pauli Grahn came free, but Iikka Sillanpää reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iikka Sillanpää showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jari Varis in the 47th minute of the match.

51 minutes into the match, Kirkonkylä IFK's goalkeeper Iikka Sillanpää had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jari Varis. 54 minutes into the game, Rovaniemen Pallo Seura's Jari Varis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Iikka Sillanpää made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joona Pulkkinen during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Jari Varis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rovaniemen Pallo Seura's supporters rose to their feet, but Jari Varis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iikka Sillanpää breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Joona Pulkkinen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Saul Kangasniemi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Reko Rimpiläinen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Rovaniemen Pallo Seura getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Taisto Pelttari hit a great ball. In the 65thth minute of the game Joona Pulkkinen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rovaniemen Pallo Seura's Saul Kangasniemi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Kirkonkylä IFK's Eemil Kauppila got a free kick in the 71st minute. Taisto Pelttari charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Taisto Pelttari the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 73 played minutes Rovaniemen Pallo Seura got a freekick which was hit by Taisto Pelttari. Rovaniemen Pallo Seura's Saul Kangasniemi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reko Rimpiläinen in the 74th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Kirkonkylä IFK's Joona Pulkkinen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Saul Kangasniemi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Pauli Grahn blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Iikka Sillanpää having to make a save. Kirkonkylä IFK's Iikka Sillanpää proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Kirkonkylä IFK from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jari Varis got free with Iikka Sillanpää in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Iikka Sillanpää showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pauli Grahn in the 90th minute of the match. Joona Pulkkinen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Saul Kangasniemi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Rovaniemen Pallo Seura walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.