League

Vadbacken Stadion
Spectators: 7668 (Terracing: 5660, Seating: 1933, VIP seats: 75) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mika Koivumäki took the kick off in the first half of the match. Aatos Oksa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kustaa Virkkunen in the 4th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kustaa Virkkunen in the 7th minute of play forced Himik FC's goalkeeper Aatos Oksa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute, Saku Hakanen fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. In the 13th minute, Risto Eskola 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. Aarno Kangasalusta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saku Hakanen in the 15th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saku Hakanen in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aarno Kangasalusta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Raine Kärkkäinen in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aarno Kangasalusta, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Mauri.Antero.Juniors's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when Saku Hakanen scored to the left of an out of position Aarno Kangasalusta, making the score, 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Saku Hakanen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Himik FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Saku Hakanen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aarno Kangasalusta breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Himik FC's Aatos Oksa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kustaa Virkkunen in the 36th minute of play. After 46 played minutes Mauri.Antero.Juniors got a freekick which was hit by Oliver Harju. Himik FC were awarded a corner in the 50th minute after Mauri.Antero.Juniors's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Usko Pisto took the corner. Himik FC were awarded a corner in the 51th minute after Mauri.Antero.Juniors's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Usko Pisto took the corner. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Saku Hakanen got in the 58th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Aarno Kangasalusta handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Saku Hakanen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aarno Kangasalusta read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. The supporters of Himik FC booed when Mauri.Antero.Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeremias Rantanen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aarno Kangasalusta stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Saku Hakanen's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. The referee gave Himik FC a penalty, 65 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Usko Pisto, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Mauri.Antero.Juniors's Aarno Kangasalusta. 2-0. Aatos Oksa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mika Koivumäki in the 70th minute of the match. Saku Hakanen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Aarno Kangasalusta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aarno Kangasalusta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raine Kärkkäinen in the 77th minute of play. After 79 played minutes Mauri.Antero.Juniors got a freekick which was hit by Oliver Harju. 80 minutes into the match, Himik FC's Usko Pisto broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Mauri.Antero.Juniors's Mika Koivumäki slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Aatos Oksa. That made the score 2-1 after 82 minutes of play. Raine Kärkkäinen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Aarno Kangasalusta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saku Hakanen in the 93rd minute of the match. Oliver Harju kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. 98 minutes into the game, Himik FC's Raine Kärkkäinen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aarno Kangasalusta made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. 101 minutes into the match, Himik FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mika Koivumäki came free, but Aatos Oksa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.