League Play-Off

Krokby Stadion
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Valdemar Kopola got the match started through his kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Krokby FC's zone, Uoti Kuuttinen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Harri Laitila came out of the goal and Uoti Kuuttinen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Uoti Kuuttinen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Harri Laitila having to interfere. When Elias Huuhtanen fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Majuri's protests and gave Elias Huuhtanen a yellow card for diving instead. Elias Huuhtanen kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. If Jussi Katila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 14 minutes into the match, Uoti Kuuttinen notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Krokby FC's Harri Laitila. Harri Laitila was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Harri Laitila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uoti Kuuttinen, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Krokby FC's Harri Laitila played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valdemar Kopola in the 23rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Uoti Kuuttinen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Majuri's supporters rose to their feet, but Uoti Kuuttinen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Harri Laitila breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 28th minute of the game. One of Krokby FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Majuri:s goal. Kerkko Poikolainen walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valdemar Kopola in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Harri Laitila prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Harri Laitila made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uoti Kuuttinen in the 32nd minute of play. Valdemar Kopola fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Harri Laitila having to interfere. After the first half Majuri were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Rauli Alin stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdemar Kopola in the 51st minute of play forced Krokby FC's goalkeeper Harri Laitila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jussi Katila in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pietari Puutio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 56thth minute of the game Jussi Katila who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Majuri's Pietari Puutio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Uolevi Uusiniemi during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 58th match minute, Krokby FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Uolevi Uusiniemi to maneuver through the defense. Tero Pirnes fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 60th minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball bounced in the crossbar and then went out. It was a very nice shot. Harri Laitila stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valdemar Kopola's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. Harri Laitila made an important save on a dangerous shot by Uoti Kuuttinen in the 68th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Krokby FC's zone, Uoti Kuuttinen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Harri Laitila came out of the goal and Uoti Kuuttinen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Krokby FC's zone, Valdemar Kopola stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Harri Laitila came out of the goal and Valdemar Kopola tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jussi Katila sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Majuri defense, Jussi Katila kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pietari Puutio. The Majuri fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pietari Puutio should have stopped the shot. Krokby FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 83rd minute, when Valdemar Kopola scored to the left of an out of position Harri Laitila, making the score, 1-2. After 87 played minutes Valdemar Kopola rounded Krokby FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-3. Majuri's Uoti Kuuttinen got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 92nd minute, Arttu Pikkarainen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 93 minutes into the match, Krokby FC's goalkeeper Harri Laitila had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Uoti Kuuttinen. Majuri's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.