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Parilla Colosseum
Spectators: 10828 (Terracing: 8122, Seating: 2490, VIP seats: 216) If Heimo Heliskoski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Taavi Hulkkonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heikki Kuusinen in the 5th minute of play. Dimitris Perdikakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heimo Heliskoski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Sarsaparilla's goalkeeper Taavi Hulkkonen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Taavi Hulkkonen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emiliano Rayman in the 11th minute of play. Heikki Sulonen took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dimitris Perdikakis. Dimitris Perdikakis dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Heikki Kuusinen took the ball and in the 21 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Taavi Hulkkonen. Taavi Hulkkonen dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Taavi Hulkkonen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heikki Kuusinen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ganyo Vamporov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Taavi Hulkkonen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, AC Sarsaparilla's Jyrki Nielikäinen got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in AC Sarsaparilla's zone, Heikki Kuusinen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Taavi Hulkkonen came out of the goal and Heikki Kuusinen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leif Ojanen in the 34th minute of play forced AC Sarsaparilla's goalkeeper Taavi Hulkkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafael Laatikainen kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Heikki Kuusinen 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. After 37 minutes of play, HUIJARI karppamies's Emiliano Rayman made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Taavi Hulkkonen was left in no man's land by his defense there! 41 minutes had been played when some careless play by HUIJARI karppamies's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Juha-Pekka Glad was slow to take the kick. During this time AC Sarsaparilla's players had a chance to rest. The corner led AC Sarsaparilla's Juha-Pekka Glad to fire away a dangerous shot which Dimitris Perdikakis despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Esa Joenväärä, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 42 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Dimitris Perdikakis was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Taavi Hulkkonen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heikki Kuusinen, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Taavi Hulkkonen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Rayman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Heikki Sulonen came free with the goalkeeper in the 47th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dimitris Perdikakis could save by the left post. The AC Sarsaparilla players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. HUIJARI karppamies were winning 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Heikki Sulonen made a kick off. The corner ended in Leif Ojanen almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but AC Sarsaparilla's Taavi Hulkkonen did a great save. Taavi Hulkkonen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Rayman, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Dimitris Perdikakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heimo Heliskoski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emiliano Rayman in the 59th minute of play forced AC Sarsaparilla's goalkeeper Taavi Hulkkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Taavi Hulkkonen didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emiliano Rayman went, in the 64th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. AC Sarsaparilla's defense didn't have a chance, in the 66th minute, when Heikki Kuusinen scored to the left of an out of position Taavi Hulkkonen, making the score, 1-4. In the 71st minute, Ganyo Vamporov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ganyo Vamporov hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. The supporters of AC Sarsaparilla booed when HUIJARI karppamies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niceto Nel didn't get a good kick on the ball. AC Sarsaparilla's Juha-Pekka Glad couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 77th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for HUIJARI karppamies. Taavi Hulkkonen stood somewhat misplaced when Severi Virtala came free in front of goal and shot 1-5 to the left of him in the 79 minute. 1-6 became the score in the 82nd minute when Torsti Tuuri elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Severi Virtala managed to get in a good position for a shot. HUIJARI karppamies's supporters rose to their feet, but Severi Virtala was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Taavi Hulkkonen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 87 minutes into the game, Torsti Tuuri recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Taavi Hulkkonen. Torsti Tuuri showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-7. The supporters of AC Sarsaparilla booed when HUIJARI karppamies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severi Virtala didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 91 minutes of play, AC Sarsaparilla's Heimo Heliskoski made it 2-7 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dimitris Perdikakis was left in no man's land by his defense there! Leif Ojanen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Taavi Hulkkonen made a huge save. Dimitris Perdikakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esa Joenväärä, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. HUIJARI karppamies had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.