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Pockar
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) Kalle Kivimäki made the kick off and thus started the match. Kalle Kivimäki's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Salomon Ruhanen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. After 11 minutes of play, Digerdal's Aaron Kyrönlahti made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Veikko Venäläinen was left in no man's land by his defense there! Veikko Venäläinen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ilpo Vähäsalo, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After 27 minutes, Petri Kuusela mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pockar and the Digerdal players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 27 played minutes Pockar got a freekick which was hit by Petri Kuusela. In the 31st match minute, Pockar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jarkko Huppunen to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Pockar's zone, Toni Piispa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Veikko Venäläinen came out of the goal and Toni Piispa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 34th match minute, Pockar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oskari Askolin to maneuver through the defense. After 40 played minutes Aleksi Paavola rounded Digerdal's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. If Saku Eskola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Digerdal booed when Pockar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saku Eskola didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aaron Kyrönlahti was the one to do the kick off. Aaron Kyrönlahti charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aaron Kyrönlahti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Aaron Kyrönlahti kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Petri Kuusela was shown his second yellow card after 55 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 55th match minute, Pockar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petri Kuusela to maneuver through the defense. Veikko Venäläinen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ilpo Vähäsalo, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Pockar's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Aaron Kyrönlahti 61 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. Kalle Kivimäki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Salomon Ruhanen having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aleksi Paavola during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Pockar getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Aleksi Paavola hit a great ball. When Toimi Känsäkangas fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pockar's protests and gave Toimi Känsäkangas a yellow card for diving instead. After 72 played minutes Pockar got a freekick which was hit by Toimi Känsäkangas. In the 79th match minute, Pockar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aleksi Paavola to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute Oskari Askolin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salomon Ruhanen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kalle Kivimäki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Salomon Ruhanen having to interfere. Digerdal's Salomon Ruhanen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kalle Kivimäki in the 87th minute of play. After having played for 87 minutes, Aleksi Paavola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pockar's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aleksi Paavola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Pockar's Kalle Kivimäki in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Digerdal's goalie prevented a goal. Aleksi Paavola sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kalle Kivimäki in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Salomon Ruhanen prevented the ball from getting in the gole.