Welcome to the match between HJK Helsinki and Kuopio united

1'

Sepi Elmerssen stepped away from Tapani Jokinen and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But Sepi Elmerssen sent the ball high into the stands ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

3'

Hesekiel Laakkonen tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Teemu Takala.

5'

Onni Peura passed along the floor for Kay Holgersson to pick it up, Eljas Ljungman missed his interception.

Kay Holgersson tried to sprint past Altti Tähtinen but Altti Tähtinen cleanly tackled the ball.

7'

Hampus Heikki went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

9'

The referee showed Valto Mårdh a yellow card.

Kay Holgersson moved the ball forward for Teemu Takala, Altti Tähtinen couldn't reach it.

The flag was up on the far side as Teemu Takala strayed offside.

10'

Teemu Takala picked up Kay Holgersson's superb pass, Altti Tähtinen tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Teemu Takala moved the ball forward for Aapo Svensson, the ball was picked up by Aapo Svensson before Hesekiel Laakkonen could cut it out.

Aapo Svensson was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Tor Klasson failed to charge down the shot.

Andreas Alexandersson punched the ball clear.

11'

Kay Holgersson dribbled past Hesekiel Laakkonen.

Kay Holgersson attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Altti Tähtinen.

12'

Max ?stberg had a crack from the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

13'

Teemu Takala tried a long range effort but Altti Tähtinen made the clearance.

14'

Sepi Elmerssen blocked Tapani Jokinen before Tapani Jokinen attempted to pass the ball.

15'

Sepi Elmerssen delivered the ball to Onni Peura, Onni Peura latched onto the ball before Tapani Jokinen could intercept.

Onni Peura had shrugged off the challenge of Hans Berg and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Onni Peura effort went inches wide ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

16'

Ludde S?rensen made a good pass to Kim Lager, Eljas Ljungman failed to reach the ball.

Kim Lager played a lovely ball for Ludde S?rensen, Oscar Albinsson failed to reach the ball.

Ludde S?rensen tried to dart past Eljas Ljungman but Eljas Ljungman denied.

18'

Altti Tähtinen was outmuscled by Kay Holgersson.

Kay Holgersson showed Hesekiel Laakkonen a clean set of heels.

Kay Holgersson took his chance shooting from a very tight angle. Brahim Benzine failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Kay Holgersson. He looked like he was short of match practice.

19'

Tor Klasson made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Kim Lager.

20'

Eljas Ljungman tried to dribble past Kim Lager but Kim Lager dispossessed Eljas Ljungman.

22'

Oscar Albinsson knocked a lovely ball for Eljas Ljungman, Kim Lager failed to reach the ball.

Eljas Ljungman tried to get the cross in but Ludde S?rensen intercepted the cross.

23'

Oscar Albinsson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kim Lager.

26'

Hesekiel Laakkonen tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Teemu Takala.

28'

Sepi Elmerssen directed the ball to Onni Peura, Onni Peura latched onto the ball before Tapani Jokinen could reach it.

Onni Peura had the pace to beat Hans Berg.

A low cross was delivered by Onni Peura, Tapani Jokinen failed to reach the ball.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Max ?stberg but Brahim Benzine hoofed the ball clear.

29'

Eljas Ljungman's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

30'

Altti Tähtinen executed a block tackle on Kay Holgersson before Kay Holgersson could pass the ball.

31'

Onni Peura sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

32'

Eljas Ljungman played a pinpoint pass to Hesekiel Laakkonen, Hesekiel Laakkonen took it in his stride before Teemu Takala could reach it.

Hesekiel Laakkonen directed the ball to Tapani Jokinen, Kay Holgersson failed to intercept the pass.

Tapani Jokinen stepped away from Elov Elmersen and tried to lob the ball at goal.

Tapani Jokinen put it horribly wide ... It was a poor miss from Tapani Jokinen. He looked like he was short of match practice.

33'

Teemu Takala tried to get past Altti Tähtinen but it failed.

34'

Oscar Albinsson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kim Lager showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

36'

Tapani Jokinen tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Onni Peura.

37'

Kay Holgersson passed the ball to Sepi Elmerssen, Sepi Elmerssen took possession of the ball before Hans Berg could intercept.

Sepi Elmerssen skipped easily past Tapani Jokinen.

Sepi Elmerssen tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Brahim Benzine intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

38'

Poor corner kick delivered by Teemu Takala that went straight to the opposition.

39'

Kay Holgersson sent it long looking for Max ?stberg, Max ?stberg brought the ball under control superbly before Tapani Jokinen could reach it.

Max ?stberg was onside and through on goal.

Max ?stberg got free of any defenders.

Max ?stberg had only Andreas Alexandersson to beat, took the ball round the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. It was a fantastic move and finish by Max ?stberg!!!

HJK Helsinki 0 - 1 Kuopio united

40'

Hans Berg whipped in the freekick. But it went over the bar.

41'

Kim Lager received a yellow card.

Kim Lager played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Tapani Jokinen.

42'

Tapani Jokinen dribbled past Onni Peura.

Tapani Jokinen tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Sepi Elmerssen.

43'

Kay Holgersson had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Brahim Benzine got in and cleared the danger.

44'

Eljas Ljungman picked up Oscar Albinsson's superb pass, Ludde S?rensen missed his interception.

Eljas Ljungman played a perfect pass for Altti Tähtinen, Kim Lager missed his interception.

Altti Tähtinen tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Ludde S?rensen.

45'

Onni Peura's participation was over with as he left the field injured

Casper Sinason replaced the injured Onni Peura.

Kay Holgersson tried to sprint past Altti Tähtinen but his possession is lost through a tackle by Altti Tähtinen.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Kuopio united took the lead.HJK Helsinki had 45% possession in the match, while Kuopio united had 55%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Hans Berg picked up Tapani Jokinen's excellent ball, Casper Sinason failed to intercept the pass.

Sepi Elmerssen was outmuscled by Hans Berg.

Hans Berg evaded the challenge of Casper Sinason and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

But Hans Berg put it narrowly over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

50'

Kay Holgersson moved the ball forward for Teemu Takala, the ball was picked up by Teemu Takala before Altti Tähtinen could cut it out.

Teemu Takala moved a fraction early and was called offside.

51'

Kay Holgersson skipped past the challenge of Altti Tähtinen.

Kay Holgersson passed the ball to Teemu Takala, Hesekiel Laakkonen tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Teemu Takala hit a crashing drive from a distance. Altti Tähtinen approached too late to clear the danger.

Andreas Alexandersson had no chance to save it ... Teemu Takala scored a superb effort !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

HJK Helsinki 0 - 2 Kuopio united

52'

Kay Holgersson gave the corner straight to the opposition.

53'

Tapani Jokinen made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Casper Sinason.

54'

Eljas Ljungman picked up Oscar Albinsson's superb pass, Kim Lager missed his interception.

Eljas Ljungman moved the ball forward for Tor Klasson, Tor Klasson took it in his stride before Ludde S?rensen could cut it out.

Tor Klasson tried to put the ball across but Kim Lager coolly intercepted the cross.

55'

Sepi Elmerssen played a great ball for Teemu Takala, Teemu Takala took it in his stride before Hans Berg could cut it out.

Teemu Takala swung in a float cross over Tapani Jokinen.

Tor Klasson got to the ball ahead of Casper Sinason, then headed the ball to safety.

56'

Hampus Heikki took the freekick. Hampus Heikki put it horribly wide.

58'

Hans Berg tried to twist past Sepi Elmerssen but Sepi Elmerssen succesfully won the ball from Hans Berg.

59'

Hampus Heikki failed in his attempt to dribble past Brahim Benzine.

61'

Kay Holgersson tried to sprint past Altti Tähtinen but it failed.

63'

Valto Mårdh's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Hesekiel Laakkonen tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kay Holgersson intercepted the pass.

67'

Aapo Svensson hit a long ball towards Ludde S?rensen in the area, Ludde S?rensen latched onto the ball before Altti Tähtinen could cut it out.

Ludde S?rensen directed the ball past Tor Klasson to Sepi Elmerssen.

Sepi Elmerssen was pressed by Brahim Benzine but he evaded the challenge and flicked it goalwards.

Sepi Elmerssen's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A wasted opportunity.

69'

Eljas Ljungman went in with a successful block tackle on Ludde S?rensen before Ludde S?rensen could pass the ball.

70'

Sepi Elmerssen received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kay Holgersson, Sepi Elmerssen took possession of the ball before Hesekiel Laakkonen could cut it out.

Sepi Elmerssen smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Altti Tähtinen approached too late to clear the danger.

Sepi Elmerssen got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

72'

Oscar Albinsson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Kim Lager.

75'

Teemu Takala received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kay Holgersson, Teemu Takala latched onto the ball before Altti Tähtinen could cut it out.

Teemu Takala strayed into an offside position.

76'

Oscar Albinsson played a pinpoint pass to Eljas Ljungman, Eljas Ljungman took it in his stride before Ludde S?rensen could cut it out.

Eljas Ljungman played the ball to Oscar Albinsson's feet, Kim Lager tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Oscar Albinsson tried to whip in a low cross but The ball struck Ludde S?rensen.

78'

Hans Berg passed along the floor for Tapani Jokinen to pick it up, Tapani Jokinen took it in his stride before Casper Sinason could intercept.

Tapani Jokinen tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was well intercepted by Sepi Elmerssen.

79'

Ludde S?rensen tried to lift the ball forward but Eljas Ljungman cut it out easily.

80'

Kay Holgersson tried a long range effort but Hesekiel Laakkonen scrambled the ball away.

81'

Casper Sinason made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Tapani Jokinen.

84'

Kay Holgersson hit the ball forward to Teemu Takala, Altti Tähtinen couldn't cut out the pass.

Teemu Takala sprung defenders' offside trap to race onto the long ball forward.

Teemu Takala was able to make space and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Teemu Takala. He looked like he was short of match practice.

85'

Sepi Elmerssen sprinted past Tor Klasson.

Sepi Elmerssen tried to get the ball across but Hans Berg came close and blocked it.

86'

Oscar Albinsson tried to get onto the pass but Kim Lager coolly intercepted the pass.

87'

Sepi Elmerssen tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Oscar Albinsson.

88'

Kim Lager directed the ball nicely to Kay Holgersson, Altti Tähtinen failed to reach the ball.

Kay Holgersson turned on the ball to leave Hesekiel Laakkonen standing.

Kay Holgersson played a wonderful ball for Elov Elmersen, Elov Elmersen latched onto the ball before Altti Tähtinen could intercept.

From out wide, Elov Elmersen fired in a curving shot at goal but Tor Klasson scrambled the ball away.

89'

Valto Mårdh made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Sepi Elmerssen blocked it.

90'

Oscar Albinsson had shrugged off the challenge of Casper Sinason and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

92'

Tapani Jokinen looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Sepi Elmerssen made it first to the ball and intercepted.

93'

Hesekiel Laakkonen moved the ball forward for Valto Mårdh, Valto Mårdh picked up on the ball before Teemu Takala could reach it.

Valto Mårdh tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kay Holgersson.

End Match HJK Helsinki 0 - 2 Kuopio united