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Torajärvi
Spectators: 6950 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1950, VIP seats: 0) Kay Setälä started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 10 minutes into the match, Antonio Belfiore notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Torajärvi IFK's Henry Sihvonen. Henry Sihvonen was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When LiPaS's Antonio Belfiore in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Torajärvi IFK's goalie prevented a goal. Miko Haapamäki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henry Sihvonen having to interfere. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Torajärvi IFK's goalkeeper Henry Sihvonen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 17th minute of the match LiPaS got a corner. Torajärvi IFK's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Petteri Vuori ran over to the corner to take the kick. LiPaS's Petteri Vuori was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Henry Sihvonen in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Antonio Belfiore in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Henry Sihvonen saved Torajärvi IFK from getting behind. Henry Sihvonen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonio Belfiore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, LiPaS's Jonni Karalahti got control of the ball when David Norrena tried to sneak it across the goal line. Antonio Belfiore fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henry Sihvonen having to interfere. 36 minutes into the match, LiPaS's Salomo Pärssinen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Henry Sihvonen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Topias Myötänen came up free with the goalie in the 37th minute, the LiPaS fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Topias Myötänen couldn't finish the play. Antonio Belfiore scored 0-2 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Henry Sihvonen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Harri Kortelainen fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Torajärvi IFK's protests and gave Harri Kortelainen a yellow card for diving instead. In the 46th minute, Harri Kortelainen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Antonio Belfiore made a kick off. In the 54th minute, Torajärvi IFK's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Miko Haapamäki fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Eero Tuovinen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Henry Sihvonen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 58 played minutes Antonio Belfiore rounded Torajärvi IFK's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-3. 62 minutes into the match, Miko Haapamäki had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Henry Sihvonen. Torajärvi IFK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miko Haapamäki was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. In the 66th minute, Edvard Strömberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Antonio Belfiore scored 0-5 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Henry Sihvonen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Miko Haapamäki managed to get in a good position for a shot. LiPaS's supporters rose to their feet, but Miko Haapamäki was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henry Sihvonen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonio Belfiore in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Henry Sihvonen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 76th minute, Torajärvi IFK's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Antonio Belfiore fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After 76 minutes, Kay Setälä mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Torajärvi IFK and the LiPaS players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 77 played minutes Torajärvi IFK got a freekick which was hit by Kay Setälä. In the 78th match minute, Torajärvi IFK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stephen Seppo to maneuver through the defense. In the 79th minute Antonio Belfiore shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Henry Sihvonen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aarto Haapamäki lost his temper 81 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 81 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for LiPaS! A hard shot 87 in the game by Antonio Belfiore from a close distance when the talented Henry Sihvonen managed to make a qualified save. Torajärvi IFK's players were relieved. After a rather tough play, LiPaS's Antonio Belfiore got a free kick in the 91st minute. LiPaS's Antonio Belfiore was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 96th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The Torajärvi IFK fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. LiPaS were clearly better and deserved to take the win.