League

Kaina Stadion
Spectators: 6766 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 0) Aarto Jokela started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind EBK's goalkeeper Esa Alin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Esa Alin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marko Heikkinen in the 6th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aarto Jokela in the 8th minute of play forced EBK's goalkeeper Esa Alin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. EBK's Esa Alin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aarto Jokela in the 16th minute of play. After having played for 17 minutes, Marko Heikkinen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tikkakoski's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marko Heikkinen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Esa Alin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marko Heikkinen, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aarto Jokela in the 24th minute of play forced EBK's goalkeeper Esa Alin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, EBK's goal looked a bit too open when Aarto Jokela came free, but Esa Alin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ylermi Markkula during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Tikkakoski booed when EBK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ylermi Markkula didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rdth minute of the game Aarto Jokela who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but EBK's Esa Alin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aarto Jokela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Esa Alin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Esa Alin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aarto Jokela in the 41st minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Veli Helin to strike the kick off in the second half. Marko Heikkinen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Esa Alin made a huge save. Marko Heikkinen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esa Alin having to interfere. Esa Alin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aarto Jokela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aarto Jokela struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Esa Alin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tikkakoski. Marko Heikkinen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Esa Alin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. When Veli Helin fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored EBK's protests and gave Veli Helin a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Tikkakoski booed when EBK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Veli Helin didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70thth minute of the game Aarto Jokela who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but EBK's Esa Alin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. EBK's Esa Alin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save EBK from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Marko Heikkinen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tikkakoski's supporters rose to their feet, but Marko Heikkinen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Esa Alin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 86 minutes into the match, EBK's goalkeeper Esa Alin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marko Heikkinen. 88 minutes in the game, Marko Heikkinen fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Esa Alin having to interfere. Aarto Jokela's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Esa Alin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 90th minute of play. 94 minutes into the game, Hemminki Hevonkorpi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Pietari Kurri was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. EBK were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Tikkakoski for a fine match.