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JRiikola arena
Spectators: 6851 (Terracing: 5851, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ilpo Törmänen took the kick off in the first half of the match. Aimo Hassinen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Petri Vainio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Sami Helkamo fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored JRiikolan Tiimi's protests and gave Sami Helkamo a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, JRiikolan Tiimi's Sami Helkamo got a free kick in the 8th minute. Petri Vainio was out of position in the 11 minute of play, and Aimo Hassinen capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Aimo Hassinen really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Mikko Hakala charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mikko Hakala the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juuso Karalahti in the 14th minute of play forced FC VÄPELÖ's goalkeeper Petri Vainio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aimo Hassinen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Petri Vainio made a huge save. During the 27th minute of the match Mikko Hakala completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Mikko Hakala a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of JRiikolan Tiimi booed when FC VÄPELÖ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mikko Hakala didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Juuso Karalahti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 36 in the game by Aimo Hassinen from a close distance when the talented Petri Vainio managed to make a qualified save. FC VÄPELÖ's players were relieved. 39 minutes into the match, FC VÄPELÖ's goal looked a bit too open when Juuso Karalahti came free, but Petri Vainio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ilpo Törmänen during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ilpo Törmänen kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Aimo Hassinen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Petri Vainio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aimo Hassinen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Petri Vainio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aimo Hassinen to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, FC VÄPELÖ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Uoti Pasoja to maneuver through the defense. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 54th minute, but Mika Takavirta got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving JRiikolan Tiimi hanging dry this time. When JRiikolan Tiimi's Aimo Hassinen in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC VÄPELÖ's goalie prevented a goal. In the 57thth minute of the game Aimo Hassinen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC VÄPELÖ's Petri Vainio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aimo Hassinen in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Petri Vainio saved FC VÄPELÖ from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Sami Helkamo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Petri Vainio was relentless in the 63rd minute of the game. The supporters of FC VÄPELÖ booed when JRiikolan Tiimi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miska Piiroinen didn't get a good kick on the ball. JRiikolan Tiimi's attentive Miska Piiroinen managed to snatch the ball when Alfred Timmonen made a throw-in in the 68th minute of the game. Sami Helkamo kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. In the 73rdth minute of the game Aimo Hassinen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC VÄPELÖ's Petri Vainio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alpi Hernesniemi hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Petri Vainio didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Miro Willman went, in the 77th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. FC VÄPELÖ's Uoti Pasoja pulled a muscle in his leg after 79 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Miska Piiroinen during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85thth minute of the game Aimo Hassinen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC VÄPELÖ's Petri Vainio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to FC VÄPELÖ getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Ilpo Törmänen hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aimo Hassinen in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Petri Vainio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juuso Karalahti in the 88th minute of play forced FC VÄPELÖ's goalkeeper Petri Vainio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 89th minute of the match Miro Willman shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Petri Vainio showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 93rd minute of the match Sami Helkamo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Petri Vainio skillfully saved the ball. Aimo Hassinen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.