League Play-Off

Kolsila Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hemmo Karhu made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Kolsila IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Joona Sinkkonen came free, but Leo Keinänen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leo Keinänen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joona Sinkkonen, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. If Joona Sinkkonen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leo Keinänen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joona Sinkkonen's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. After 16 played minutes Kolsila IFK got a freekick which was hit by Eerikki Pakarinen. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joona Sinkkonen in the 17th minute of play forced Kolsila IFK's goalkeeper Leo Keinänen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alvi Salermo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Juha Siponen made a huge save. 23 minutes into the game, Valentin Pietikäinen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Leo Keinänen was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 29 minutes into the match, Kolsila IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Joona Sinkkonen came free, but Leo Keinänen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Valentin Pietikäinen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Kolsila IFK booed when Rabbas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kimmo Hotakainen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santtu Furuholm fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leo Keinänen having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joona Sinkkonen in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leo Keinänen saved Kolsila IFK from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Kolsila IFK's Kaarle Lamminen got a free kick in the 37th minute. Joona Sinkkonen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Leo Keinänen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match clock showed 48 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Joona Sinkkonen sped through Kolsila IFK's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Leo Keinänen. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joona Sinkkonen made a kick off. Leo Keinänen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joona Sinkkonen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Rabbas fans' excitement grew in the 59th match minute when Rabbas's Joona Sinkkonen looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of Kolsila IFK booed when Rabbas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ville Österlund didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valentin Pietikäinen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 71st minute, Kolsila IFK's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Joona Sinkkonen fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Valentin Pietikäinen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Leo Keinänen made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentin Nylund during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Valentin Nylund hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. In the 75th match minute, Kolsila IFK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eerikki Pakarinen to maneuver through the defense. Valentin Pietikäinen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Joona Sinkkonen received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Leo Keinänen came out and tried to block the shot, but Joona Sinkkonen slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 80th minute. After a rather tough play, Kolsila IFK's Jaakob Laaksonen got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Joona Sinkkonen struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Leo Keinänen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rabbas. After a defensive mix-up in Kolsila IFK's zone, Joona Sinkkonen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leo Keinänen came out of the goal and Joona Sinkkonen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Kolsila IFK's Leo Keinänen got control of the ball when Valentin Pietikäinen tried to sneak it across the goal line. Leo Keinänen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valentin Pietikäinen in the 96th minute. Leo Keinänen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valentin Pietikäinen in the 100th minute.