Today 30.12.2009 they have announced not one or two but three new contracts with Finnish players. Actually four if I include the contract of defender Jani Lyyski from VPS which was signed earlier this year.
Center back Joona Toivio - born 1988 - though comes at the moment from AZ Alkmaar, but the two midfielders Joel Perovuo (1985) from FC Honka and Kasper Hämäläinen (1986) from TPS were arguably the two best Finnish midfielders of Veikkausliiga 2009.
Grattis DIF!
It naturally depends on the selling price, but both Perovuo and Hämäläinen are difficult to replace. In Honka there are a number of talented and young midfielders, but no one of them can fullfill the role of Perovuo as such, and probably we see a bit different Honka the year 2010. TPS are also a lot weaker as both of their best midfielders Hämäläinen and Wayne Brown (Fulham) have gone.
Perovuo´s skills can be seen in this video at youtube;
27.12.2009
Google searchers
Hi people.
I have naturally followed the incoming links and while sometimes they hit the spot right away there are also lots of people that look for something that I have not written about, but is part of my expertise. Football in Finland. Betting. Players. Contacts.
You can always ask nicely - if I know the answer or can guide you somewhere else with proper info I might just do it unless it requires too much time or revealing some valuable information.
jaaq@hotmail.com at msn, I will add everyone who asks. I believe in giving people a chance.
Happy New Year!
I have naturally followed the incoming links and while sometimes they hit the spot right away there are also lots of people that look for something that I have not written about, but is part of my expertise. Football in Finland. Betting. Players. Contacts.
You can always ask nicely - if I know the answer or can guide you somewhere else with proper info I might just do it unless it requires too much time or revealing some valuable information.
jaaq@hotmail.com at msn, I will add everyone who asks. I believe in giving people a chance.
Happy New Year!
20.12.2009
Football betting term of the week - Kelong
"In modern Singlish usage, the word kelong is now used as a suggestion of match fixing by referees, in particular in the context of soccer."
It is also often abbreviated as a K-factor.
It is also often abbreviated as a K-factor.
19.12.2009
Last 2009 friendlies
Or first for the 2010 pre-season.
Honka have played 3 matches in December, VPS 0-0, MyPa 1-1 and Lahti 4-1, all at home at indoor Esport Arena.
One can read absolutely nothing from the results, as there have been without exception 2 matches at one occasion as Honka have made 10-11 substitutions during half-time.
Some youngsters have gotten their chance to show whether they are ready for the first team this season, and most of them have failed. There have been interesting new positions, for example an established midfielder Jussi Vasara has featured as a right defender lately.
From the visiting teams there is also very little to say. Lahti came to Espoo with 4 players who have signed a contract for 2010. MyPa showed some promise with their new signings, but the rest of the reserve team players are almost useless at this level, and VPS had another bunch of mediocre talents in their roster.
Pallohonka have also played 2 matches and the third one will kick-off in about two hours time.
Viikingit won the Honka academy players 0-3, the following week FC Espoo had to settle to a 3-3 draw and soon HIFK, the previous team of media attention coach Gert Remmel will visit.
I am expecting an interesting encounter with lots of goals, but these are definitely no bet - matches even though they have been in offer in Asia.
Edit: FT 1-6 I guess. HT 0-4 and then I changed to futbol de sala next door, but as Pallohonka had decided to field a team which average age was about 16 this match has bettingwise absolutely no value and is no use for any analysis.
Happy Christmas, there will be articles about rankings and bank management and stats and history later on.
Honka have played 3 matches in December, VPS 0-0, MyPa 1-1 and Lahti 4-1, all at home at indoor Esport Arena.
One can read absolutely nothing from the results, as there have been without exception 2 matches at one occasion as Honka have made 10-11 substitutions during half-time.
Some youngsters have gotten their chance to show whether they are ready for the first team this season, and most of them have failed. There have been interesting new positions, for example an established midfielder Jussi Vasara has featured as a right defender lately.
From the visiting teams there is also very little to say. Lahti came to Espoo with 4 players who have signed a contract for 2010. MyPa showed some promise with their new signings, but the rest of the reserve team players are almost useless at this level, and VPS had another bunch of mediocre talents in their roster.
Pallohonka have also played 2 matches and the third one will kick-off in about two hours time.
Viikingit won the Honka academy players 0-3, the following week FC Espoo had to settle to a 3-3 draw and soon HIFK, the previous team of media attention coach Gert Remmel will visit.
I am expecting an interesting encounter with lots of goals, but these are definitely no bet - matches even though they have been in offer in Asia.
Edit: FT 1-6 I guess. HT 0-4 and then I changed to futbol de sala next door, but as Pallohonka had decided to field a team which average age was about 16 this match has bettingwise absolutely no value and is no use for any analysis.
Happy Christmas, there will be articles about rankings and bank management and stats and history later on.
13.12.2009
Number of matches in Finland 2010
The season may be short, but it does not mean that there is nothing to bet. On the contrary, during the summer in Europe when most of the other leagues are on a break, Finnish football matches form the backbone for the offer in Asian markets.
I can safely say, that there will be more 1000 matches on offer on the year 2010 and i can guarantee that the info will be hard to find.
Leaguecup 49
Veikkausliiga 182
Ykkönen 182
2A 182
2B 182
2C 182
Cup 30
Women league 132
Women Cup 20
W Liigacup 15
Internat A 5
Internat W 5
Internat U 20
Euro games 10
Friendlies 100
U19 league 20
Playoffs etc 10
Total 1326
I can safely say, that there will be more 1000 matches on offer on the year 2010 and i can guarantee that the info will be hard to find.
Leaguecup 49
Veikkausliiga 182
Ykkönen 182
2A 182
2B 182
2C 182
Cup 30
Women league 132
Women Cup 20
W Liigacup 15
Internat A 5
Internat W 5
Internat U 20
Euro games 10
Friendlies 100
U19 league 20
Playoffs etc 10
Total 1326
10.12.2009
Stats 2009
I was running 5 different banks who had mostly different scales for staking, but in many cases a big part of matches were invested in all banks. Four of them ended on at least a bit of a profit while one of the test banks gained only about 94 %. It was the bank with most picks and usually also the prices had been cut a bit because I had taken the real bet already elsewhere with real money.
The bets have been broken down by series, by months, by early/match day/live. Naturally by the client as well.
Overall stats of all actions is impossible to do, because of the difference in stakes and the price of the pick going immediately down especially in early asian lines, but as a tool for myself there are several observations to be made.
1) All months were on the positive side for all banks except June & July.
2) All other series ended up positive except Kakkonen North (2C), which is the only one of the leagues that I can not scout personally because of the distances.
3) Ykkönen was nothing special either, i struggled because of the homework at the pre-season was not completed properly as I was following Norwegian pre-season at La Manga in Spain.
4) Kakkonen start of the season was disastrerous because of the very same reason.
5) Veikkausliiga is a series which I can handicap by heart. I am very happy with it, I know the league and the players, and the pre-season is long enough with the league cup. (Starting Jan 2010)
Conclusions for 2010:
* Less trust in agents for 2C.
* Have to decrease the number of bets overall
* No need to bet a livebet even if I am the stadium. Got a few lessons this season.
* Have to think more carefully about the handicaps. Sometimes a bigger hc is better for the growth of the bank.
* There is no hurry with the early bets. The asian market seems to be totally unaware of the real power relations and in many cases the price of the value team rose before kick-off, and this was not wise money for sure.
* If there is a smelly match, better stay clear of it. Not all fixes go through, but there is no value in them for me.
* More livebets for Womens League, though maxs cover only a half a bet or so. Huge value at Womens league!
There were good runs and bad runs, and one of bad ones really was taking painstakingly long as for a period of 10 bets I got 9 losers and 1 void bet, and however closely I have looked at it the only reason for it was bad luck, though one the ten picks was a bad one. (A fix and I took against it)A run of 10 bets does not sound too long, but as you feel it during the season that for two weeks every single pick goes bust it surely does feel like a long time.
All in all, with better preparation and a year wiser I am looking forward into a new season 2010, which bettingwise kicks off with the league cup Jan 22nd 2010 with Honka hosting TPS at Esport Arena at 14.00 CET. I will be there as I will be in about hundred other matches live as well, after all I am more a scouting handicapper than a statistician.
There were no picks for european bookies as they are so silly with their limits, but I am planning to introduce a service for less advanced bettors as well who have no problems with their custom at european bookies. At least this should look good on paper and everyone can be happy!
Welcome aboard for the next season!
The bets have been broken down by series, by months, by early/match day/live. Naturally by the client as well.
Overall stats of all actions is impossible to do, because of the difference in stakes and the price of the pick going immediately down especially in early asian lines, but as a tool for myself there are several observations to be made.
1) All months were on the positive side for all banks except June & July.
2) All other series ended up positive except Kakkonen North (2C), which is the only one of the leagues that I can not scout personally because of the distances.
3) Ykkönen was nothing special either, i struggled because of the homework at the pre-season was not completed properly as I was following Norwegian pre-season at La Manga in Spain.
4) Kakkonen start of the season was disastrerous because of the very same reason.
5) Veikkausliiga is a series which I can handicap by heart. I am very happy with it, I know the league and the players, and the pre-season is long enough with the league cup. (Starting Jan 2010)
Conclusions for 2010:
* Less trust in agents for 2C.
* Have to decrease the number of bets overall
* No need to bet a livebet even if I am the stadium. Got a few lessons this season.
* Have to think more carefully about the handicaps. Sometimes a bigger hc is better for the growth of the bank.
* There is no hurry with the early bets. The asian market seems to be totally unaware of the real power relations and in many cases the price of the value team rose before kick-off, and this was not wise money for sure.
* If there is a smelly match, better stay clear of it. Not all fixes go through, but there is no value in them for me.
* More livebets for Womens League, though maxs cover only a half a bet or so. Huge value at Womens league!
There were good runs and bad runs, and one of bad ones really was taking painstakingly long as for a period of 10 bets I got 9 losers and 1 void bet, and however closely I have looked at it the only reason for it was bad luck, though one the ten picks was a bad one. (A fix and I took against it)A run of 10 bets does not sound too long, but as you feel it during the season that for two weeks every single pick goes bust it surely does feel like a long time.
All in all, with better preparation and a year wiser I am looking forward into a new season 2010, which bettingwise kicks off with the league cup Jan 22nd 2010 with Honka hosting TPS at Esport Arena at 14.00 CET. I will be there as I will be in about hundred other matches live as well, after all I am more a scouting handicapper than a statistician.
There were no picks for european bookies as they are so silly with their limits, but I am planning to introduce a service for less advanced bettors as well who have no problems with their custom at european bookies. At least this should look good on paper and everyone can be happy!
Welcome aboard for the next season!
6.12.2009
Pallohonka - Viikingit friendly review 5.12.2009 FT 0-3
Actually I am not going to write much. Pallohonka players average age was about 17 and their best academy players had played the night before with FC Honka vs VPS (0-0), and Viikingit were testing players and most of the ones on the pitch will not make it.
I am curious to see whether they sign Eetu Kokkinen or not, he has got some potential. Denis Abdulahi was the man of the match and most of the players seemed fit but not good enough for a Ykkönen club.
0-3 nevertheless, and even that I do like the Pallohonka team a lot, they are still youngsters and need their key players on the pitch to win against men. Coach Gert Remmel seemed to be on a good humour.
I am curious to see whether they sign Eetu Kokkinen or not, he has got some potential. Denis Abdulahi was the man of the match and most of the players seemed fit but not good enough for a Ykkönen club.
0-3 nevertheless, and even that I do like the Pallohonka team a lot, they are still youngsters and need their key players on the pitch to win against men. Coach Gert Remmel seemed to be on a good humour.
4.12.2009
Honka - VPS 4.12.2009 friendly review
The biased match discussion thread in finnish is here.
Video highlights here.
Veikkausliiga match report from VPS point of view here.
As always the talk is between fans and is of no use as such.
The match was played indoors and both teams were testing players. Honka gave their academy players a chance and VPS were testing players mostly recruited from lower divisions. Early odds for Honka were -1 @ 1.85 which looked like generous enough to me as normally Honka have destroyed their visitors this time of year in their indoor arena, and VPS had to make a lot of changes also because of injuries.
I gave up the idea of making complete notes and stats after seeing the line-ups because neither of teams will play like this this season, but overall if they were to play again this match any time soon under the same circumstances the estimation for this set-up would be 75-19-6. Class A team vs Class D and a goal by VPS would be a huge surprise.
In asian odds this is approximately -1.5 handicap at 2.00 with a 2.5 goal expect. If I had to adjust this I would go down a bit with the Honka win and lower it to 70 % which gives -1.5 @ 2.19 and -1.25 @ 1.89. Only a rough example of course.
The best performances of the day were Hannu Haarala, Nicolas Otaru and Joel Perovuo from the home side, also some promising stuff from Juuso Simpanen and Tim Väyrynen. The notable players from VPS outfit were Yannick Ossok (Pallo-Iirot 2nd div), Sami Salmi (Klubi 04) and gk Mika Huuhtanen (Klubi 04). Arttu Seppälä as a lone striker is another bad joke. Apart from silly Honka mistakes in the defence and a few free-kicks VPS never looked like a team who could create goal chances.
All in all, a friendly after some six weeks of a break, Honka did 10 substitutions in the half-time. Should not make too deep conclusions out of this.
Pallohonka - Viikingit today in the same arena.
Video highlights here.
Veikkausliiga match report from VPS point of view here.
As always the talk is between fans and is of no use as such.
The match was played indoors and both teams were testing players. Honka gave their academy players a chance and VPS were testing players mostly recruited from lower divisions. Early odds for Honka were -1 @ 1.85 which looked like generous enough to me as normally Honka have destroyed their visitors this time of year in their indoor arena, and VPS had to make a lot of changes also because of injuries.
I gave up the idea of making complete notes and stats after seeing the line-ups because neither of teams will play like this this season, but overall if they were to play again this match any time soon under the same circumstances the estimation for this set-up would be 75-19-6. Class A team vs Class D and a goal by VPS would be a huge surprise.
In asian odds this is approximately -1.5 handicap at 2.00 with a 2.5 goal expect. If I had to adjust this I would go down a bit with the Honka win and lower it to 70 % which gives -1.5 @ 2.19 and -1.25 @ 1.89. Only a rough example of course.
The best performances of the day were Hannu Haarala, Nicolas Otaru and Joel Perovuo from the home side, also some promising stuff from Juuso Simpanen and Tim Väyrynen. The notable players from VPS outfit were Yannick Ossok (Pallo-Iirot 2nd div), Sami Salmi (Klubi 04) and gk Mika Huuhtanen (Klubi 04). Arttu Seppälä as a lone striker is another bad joke. Apart from silly Honka mistakes in the defence and a few free-kicks VPS never looked like a team who could create goal chances.
All in all, a friendly after some six weeks of a break, Honka did 10 substitutions in the half-time. Should not make too deep conclusions out of this.
Pallohonka - Viikingit today in the same arena.
2.12.2009
Fixing matches
Perhaps there will be a chance to talk about this more in the future.
Finland is not clean either.
http://www.ekantipur.com/2009/12/01/most-popular/Germany-shines-spotlight-on-lower-league/303679/
Horvath & JJK - case is the latest in mind.
Finland is not clean either.
http://www.ekantipur.com/2009/12/01/most-popular/Germany-shines-spotlight-on-lower-league/303679/
Horvath & JJK - case is the latest in mind.
New pre-season is about to begin
With Honka - VPS friendly today on Friday at 14.00 CET.
For betting purposes it is probably open only for live betting and Honka should be somewhere in the neighbourhood of -1.5/-1.75 as they have a tendency to win all their indoor matches at home and VPS is suffering on the transfer market.
Honka coach will make 10 substitutions in the half-time and give the youngsters a chance to show what they can do. VPS miss some players due various reasons, and the new recruits will probably be in the starting eleven.
My guess 6-1. Ft
EDIT: FT 0-0, my guess was not worth much. In the offence the new VPS have absolutely nothing to give, but defence was ok and the newly recruited Ossok did a good match as center back.
It is good to get back in the action. There are more transfers elsewhere so I am not discussing them now here.
For betting purposes it is probably open only for live betting and Honka should be somewhere in the neighbourhood of -1.5/-1.75 as they have a tendency to win all their indoor matches at home and VPS is suffering on the transfer market.
Honka coach will make 10 substitutions in the half-time and give the youngsters a chance to show what they can do. VPS miss some players due various reasons, and the new recruits will probably be in the starting eleven.
My guess 6-1. Ft
EDIT: FT 0-0, my guess was not worth much. In the offence the new VPS have absolutely nothing to give, but defence was ok and the newly recruited Ossok did a good match as center back.
It is good to get back in the action. There are more transfers elsewhere so I am not discussing them now here.
25.11.2009
Sportsbetting and handicapping
I am interested in the money making process, but apart from it the intellectual process behind it interests me even more.
More about this later, at this point I seem to be making notes in the expense of writing them out.
A scouting handicapper vs fundamental vs relative-value ?
More about this later, at this point I seem to be making notes in the expense of writing them out.
A scouting handicapper vs fundamental vs relative-value ?
23.11.2009
Feedback time for 2009
I have received some interesting emails regarding previews, reports, picks, analysis, timing, delivery and premium prices.
If you have anything to say about my activities so far this would be a perfect time.
I am not asking for thanks, rather looking for info of what you would like to have. Negative feedback would also be welcomed indeed, or lets say, a constructive feedback.
What I have done this season is a reflection and yet only a fraction of my every day life during the season and before the season. All info received has not been published as there was not enough time or motivation (reward) for it.
This could be changed. At this point I have time to strengthen the squad, organize, delegate and create and plan. If you so wish.
This blog will continue also in the future, but it is getting more and more likely that there will also be another site, a more professional approach into Football in Finland.
No comments will be published with your name, but they are read and analyzed, and any hopes or questions will be answered in the blog.
Please, say anything
Best regards,
puntteri@gmail.com
If you have anything to say about my activities so far this would be a perfect time.
I am not asking for thanks, rather looking for info of what you would like to have. Negative feedback would also be welcomed indeed, or lets say, a constructive feedback.
What I have done this season is a reflection and yet only a fraction of my every day life during the season and before the season. All info received has not been published as there was not enough time or motivation (reward) for it.
This could be changed. At this point I have time to strengthen the squad, organize, delegate and create and plan. If you so wish.
This blog will continue also in the future, but it is getting more and more likely that there will also be another site, a more professional approach into Football in Finland.
No comments will be published with your name, but they are read and analyzed, and any hopes or questions will be answered in the blog.
Please, say anything
Best regards,
puntteri@gmail.com
17.11.2009
The anatomy of picking a bet from Veikkausliiga
I will go through this in detail later, now the title is here as a note for myself.
13.11.2009
Betting tips services
I am just publisihing the title for a note for myself for later. There is a lot to talk about them, but I am not going to name and shame anyone, no need to worry. Not promoting anyone either.
Spain - Finland U21
A bet!
It has been a while but somehow I remembered how to place a bet.
Spain -2 @ 1.92 was well enough as nothing speaks for Finland here.
The season has been over for a month.
11 best players on the pitch wear a red shirt.
Home advantage.
Motivation.
And the list could go on. Perhaps i will get the actual lineups when I get back from the shop, but the material gap is huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge.
EDIT: FT 1-0. Everything else went according the plan, but there were no goals. Those two unawarded penalties for Spain might have helped. I will get back into this with more time, have to check the Georgian referee who is not probably having that brilliant career in front of him.
All in all, Spain was clearly better and was always going to win and leave Finland goalless, on individual level the difference in class in almost unbelievable, but well-organized defence, the heroics of defender Jukka Raitala and pure luck helped Finland to lose only by one goal it is looks far better on paper than in the real life.
Unfortunately there are no better players available and thus I can not even really blame coach Markku Kanerva even though I wanted to.
It has been a while but somehow I remembered how to place a bet.
Spain -2 @ 1.92 was well enough as nothing speaks for Finland here.
The season has been over for a month.
11 best players on the pitch wear a red shirt.
Home advantage.
Motivation.
And the list could go on. Perhaps i will get the actual lineups when I get back from the shop, but the material gap is huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge.
EDIT: FT 1-0. Everything else went according the plan, but there were no goals. Those two unawarded penalties for Spain might have helped. I will get back into this with more time, have to check the Georgian referee who is not probably having that brilliant career in front of him.
All in all, Spain was clearly better and was always going to win and leave Finland goalless, on individual level the difference in class in almost unbelievable, but well-organized defence, the heroics of defender Jukka Raitala and pure luck helped Finland to lose only by one goal it is looks far better on paper than in the real life.
Unfortunately there are no better players available and thus I can not even really blame coach Markku Kanerva even though I wanted to.
12.11.2009
I would normally not publish any suicide news - but rest in peace Robert
In general it is the most selfish act for one to make and I do not accept it as a solution, but this Robert Enke case is so shocking and tragic that it must be remembered.
Despite all the success on the pitch deep down he has been an extremely sad man. Making up appearances must have torn him apart.
Rest in peace Robert, all the best for the family.
The pic is from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34534232@N05/3250798922/
9.11.2009
Norway natural and artificial pitches
Yes, this is copied from Bettingadvice, from Mightyeye and without any permissions. I am so bad sometimes.
Here is a list of Natural/Artificial grass on the Norwegian stadiums in Tippeligaen/Adeccoligaen:
Tippeligaen:
1. Rosenborg Natural Grass
2. Molde Natural Grass
3. Odd Grenland Artificial
4. Stabæk Artificial (Indoor stadium)
5. Brann Natural Grass
6. Start Natural Grass
7. Viking Natural Grass
8. Sandefjord Artificial
9. Tromsø Artificial
10. Lillestrøm Natural Grass
11. Vålerenga Natural Grass
12. Aalesund Artificial
13. Bodø/Glimt Artificial
14. Fredrikstad Natural Grass
15. Strømsgodset Artificial
16. Lyn Natural Grass
Adeccoligaen:
1. Hønefoss Artificial
2. Sogndal Natural Grass
3. Kongsvinger Artificial
4. FK Haugesund Natural Grass
5. Alta Artificial (Indoor stadium)
6. Tromsdalen Artificial
7. Sarpsborg 08 Artificial
8. Moss Natural Grass
9. Ham-Kam Natural Grass
10. Bryne Natural Grass
11. Løv-Ham Artificial
12. Nybergsund Artificial
13. Mjøndalen Natural Grass
14. Notodden Artificial
15. Stavanger Artificial
16. Skeid Natural Grass
Here is a list of Natural/Artificial grass on the Norwegian stadiums in Tippeligaen/Adeccoligaen:
Tippeligaen:
1. Rosenborg Natural Grass
2. Molde Natural Grass
3. Odd Grenland Artificial
4. Stabæk Artificial (Indoor stadium)
5. Brann Natural Grass
6. Start Natural Grass
7. Viking Natural Grass
8. Sandefjord Artificial
9. Tromsø Artificial
10. Lillestrøm Natural Grass
11. Vålerenga Natural Grass
12. Aalesund Artificial
13. Bodø/Glimt Artificial
14. Fredrikstad Natural Grass
15. Strømsgodset Artificial
16. Lyn Natural Grass
Adeccoligaen:
1. Hønefoss Artificial
2. Sogndal Natural Grass
3. Kongsvinger Artificial
4. FK Haugesund Natural Grass
5. Alta Artificial (Indoor stadium)
6. Tromsdalen Artificial
7. Sarpsborg 08 Artificial
8. Moss Natural Grass
9. Ham-Kam Natural Grass
10. Bryne Natural Grass
11. Løv-Ham Artificial
12. Nybergsund Artificial
13. Mjøndalen Natural Grass
14. Notodden Artificial
15. Stavanger Artificial
16. Skeid Natural Grass
8.11.2009
Break activities
The season that has already finished is still keeping me busy in the form of analysis.
I am checking my rankings, trends, stats, betting patterns and sources to find out whether there were mistakes done in the betting analysis regarding any named teams.
So far there are a few mistakes found that are not alarming but explain me a little what went wrong for instance regarding teams from Turku area.
As it is, there is no live coverage and not even recordings of the matches to be found anywhere in any language it looks like that by next pre-season and in the early season I have to travel even a bit more. There is very little information to be found for me on the teams that I already know well, but I have to concentrate on seeing the biggest rivals also at home to study their style of play in front of the home ground.
Naturally, there are agents are sources to be used, but then the analysis has to be calibrated to make sure we speak the same language.
All in all, the season went quite well, but there is still room for improvement.
I am checking my rankings, trends, stats, betting patterns and sources to find out whether there were mistakes done in the betting analysis regarding any named teams.
So far there are a few mistakes found that are not alarming but explain me a little what went wrong for instance regarding teams from Turku area.
As it is, there is no live coverage and not even recordings of the matches to be found anywhere in any language it looks like that by next pre-season and in the early season I have to travel even a bit more. There is very little information to be found for me on the teams that I already know well, but I have to concentrate on seeing the biggest rivals also at home to study their style of play in front of the home ground.
Naturally, there are agents are sources to be used, but then the analysis has to be calibrated to make sure we speak the same language.
All in all, the season went quite well, but there is still room for improvement.
6.11.2009
Finland U21 at Spain (Cordoba)
No success to be expected.
Goalies:
Lukas Hradecky, Esbjerg fB
Jukka Lehtovaara, TPS
Defence:
Paulus Arajuuri, IFK Mariehamn
Jani Tanska
Mikko Sumusalo, HJK
Henri Aalto, FC Honka
Ville Nikkari, FC Inter
Jukka Raitala, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Joona Toivio, Stormvogels Telstar
The rest:
Toni Kolehmainen, AC Oulu
Sebastian Mannström, FF Jaro
Joni Kauko, FC Inter
Jonne Hjelm, Tampere United
Mika Ojala, FC Inter
Aleksei Kangaskolkka, Tampere United
Teemu Pukki, FC Sevilla
Akseli Pelvas, HJK
Sakari Mattila, Ascoli Calcio
Goalies:
Lukas Hradecky, Esbjerg fB
Jukka Lehtovaara, TPS
Defence:
Paulus Arajuuri, IFK Mariehamn
Jani Tanska
Mikko Sumusalo, HJK
Henri Aalto, FC Honka
Ville Nikkari, FC Inter
Jukka Raitala, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Joona Toivio, Stormvogels Telstar
The rest:
Toni Kolehmainen, AC Oulu
Sebastian Mannström, FF Jaro
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29.10.2009
Finland Cup Final 2009; Tampere United vs Inter Turku
EDIT: Betting analysis to follow, but the local has set the initial odds 2.80-3.05-2.20 and none of them seems too attractive at the moment
The final takes place in a neutral venue at Helsinki, and if Inter Turku were not facing exactly Tampere United they would be slightly the favourites here because of their form and better player material. Inter finished 5th in the League with 40 points in the bag, and TamU ended at 7th place three points behind Inter, but in the history Tampere United has been one of the bogey teams for Inter and last time Inter won this encounter was back in 2004.
Both teams had high hopes for this season, and a finishing position in the top -3 that would had secured the place in the European competitions for the next season was the minimum target for them both, but despite winning the pre-season League Cup TamU was never even close to the top and ended up in economical troubles had had to unload their burden with selling some key players during the season.
Inter Turku started well, but faded away early in the season and never really got their play together. Until now, and they are on an unbeaten run of 10 matches.
This season TamU won Inter 3-2 at home and drew 2-2 away at Turku in a game where Inter key player Mika Ojala was red-carded early on.
In the semifinals both had to work extra hard to get into the final. Tampere United were hosting Honka and having taken the 1-0 lead at the early stages of the extra time they had to settle to a 1-1 draw after a late Honka equalizer. In the penalty shoot-out TamU held their nerves better and won 4-3.
Inter had travelled to Lahti, and despite having a comfortable 1-3 lead they had to wait for Mika Ojala to complete his hat trick at 85 minutes to secure the 3-4 win.
Tampere United have a full squad available, and their key man Antti Pohja was again man of the match against Honka after recovering from an injury that has kept him sidelined for most of the season.
Inter are missing only defender Ville Nikkari due suspension. The name of the game is that Inter will keep most of the ball, and Tampere will attack mostly with counters.
The probable line-ups for this televised and extremely important match 14.30 CET on Saturday 31.10.2009 are;
Tampere United :Kavén-Ruuth-Savolainen-Mononen-Ojanperä-Saarinen-Niemi-Rafinha-Pohja-Petrescu-Kangaskolkka
Coach: Ari Hjelm
Inter Turku: Monsalve-Lehtonen-Sanevuori-Nyman-Aho-Ramirez-Kauko-Pertot-Kennedy-Ojala-Furuholm
Coach: Job Dragtsma
The road to the cup final
Tampere United:
5.round 04.06. TPK/A - Tampere United 1-10 (0-5)
6. round 09.07. Tampere United - FF Jaro 2-0
7. round 29.08. TPV - Tampere United 2-3 ja. 1-1 (0-0)
8. round 01.10. Haka - Tampere United 1-3 (0-3)
Semifinal 25.10. Tampere United - FC Honka 4-3 rp. 1-1 ja. (0-0)
FC Inter
6. round 08.07. FC Inter - RoPS 2-0 (1-0)
7. round 30.08. FC Inter - PoPa 1-0
8. round 01.10. KuPS - FC Inter 0-2
Semifinal 25.10 FC Lahti - FC Inter 3-4 (1-2)
The final takes place in a neutral venue at Helsinki, and if Inter Turku were not facing exactly Tampere United they would be slightly the favourites here because of their form and better player material. Inter finished 5th in the League with 40 points in the bag, and TamU ended at 7th place three points behind Inter, but in the history Tampere United has been one of the bogey teams for Inter and last time Inter won this encounter was back in 2004.
Both teams had high hopes for this season, and a finishing position in the top -3 that would had secured the place in the European competitions for the next season was the minimum target for them both, but despite winning the pre-season League Cup TamU was never even close to the top and ended up in economical troubles had had to unload their burden with selling some key players during the season.
Inter Turku started well, but faded away early in the season and never really got their play together. Until now, and they are on an unbeaten run of 10 matches.
This season TamU won Inter 3-2 at home and drew 2-2 away at Turku in a game where Inter key player Mika Ojala was red-carded early on.
In the semifinals both had to work extra hard to get into the final. Tampere United were hosting Honka and having taken the 1-0 lead at the early stages of the extra time they had to settle to a 1-1 draw after a late Honka equalizer. In the penalty shoot-out TamU held their nerves better and won 4-3.
Inter had travelled to Lahti, and despite having a comfortable 1-3 lead they had to wait for Mika Ojala to complete his hat trick at 85 minutes to secure the 3-4 win.
Tampere United have a full squad available, and their key man Antti Pohja was again man of the match against Honka after recovering from an injury that has kept him sidelined for most of the season.
Inter are missing only defender Ville Nikkari due suspension. The name of the game is that Inter will keep most of the ball, and Tampere will attack mostly with counters.
The probable line-ups for this televised and extremely important match 14.30 CET on Saturday 31.10.2009 are;
Tampere United :Kavén-Ruuth-Savolainen-Mononen-Ojanperä-Saarinen-Niemi-Rafinha-Pohja-Petrescu-Kangaskolkka
Coach: Ari Hjelm
Inter Turku: Monsalve-Lehtonen-Sanevuori-Nyman-Aho-Ramirez-Kauko-Pertot-Kennedy-Ojala-Furuholm
Coach: Job Dragtsma
The road to the cup final
Tampere United:
5.round 04.06. TPK/A - Tampere United 1-10 (0-5)
6. round 09.07. Tampere United - FF Jaro 2-0
7. round 29.08. TPV - Tampere United 2-3 ja. 1-1 (0-0)
8. round 01.10. Haka - Tampere United 1-3 (0-3)
Semifinal 25.10. Tampere United - FC Honka 4-3 rp. 1-1 ja. (0-0)
FC Inter
6. round 08.07. FC Inter - RoPS 2-0 (1-0)
7. round 30.08. FC Inter - PoPa 1-0
8. round 01.10. KuPS - FC Inter 0-2
Semifinal 25.10 FC Lahti - FC Inter 3-4 (1-2)
23.10.2009
Finland on Sunday, Promotion play-off and Cup semifinals
JJK Jyväskylä – KPV Kokkola, Veikkausliiga promotion play-off
First encounter of this Veikkausliiga promotion play-off at KPV Kokkola ended 2-3 for JJK from Jyväskylä which was a huge boost for their survival hopes as KPV now need to win by two goals or win and score at least 3 goals away. Not a mission impossible, but a mountain to climb.
KPV had their chances in the first leg and put JJK very much under pressure from time to time, but it was not their day on Wednesday and especially gk Juhani Koponen need to improve his act if KPV want to keep their dream of promotion alive, another disappointment was the center back Mika Lähderinne, a player who was chosen the player of season at Ykkönen with his solid performances was just a shadow of his normal self and contributed to all JJK goals.
All in all, the first match was a proof of that there is no difference in quality between the top teams of Ykkönen and the bottom teams of Veikkausliiga, the only difference in this match was in front of both goals, but if KPV can get rid of the stupid mistakes they still have a slight chance of winning by the two goals margin needed. The man of the match was Korean JJK striker Nam, who is too good a player to be seen in this league also for the next season, and now it is time for the final favour from him to JJK.
JJK stadium will be sold out for this 13.00 CET starting match.
In the first match the line-up for KPV was (4-2-3-1): Koponen - Corr, Lähderinne, Kalliokoski, Koistinen - Uusimäki (83.min Saarinen), Koivuranta - Sipilä (75.min Roiko), Luokkala (43.min Halonen), Itälä - Linjala
Coach: Jarmo Korhonen
The most likely line-up for JJK is
JJK: 30 Mihaly Szerovay 24/0 – 25 Dejan Brankovic 4/0 - 5 Ik Kuyng Nam 23/8 – 7 Anssi Viren 24/1 – 9 Mika Lahtinen 26/5 – 10 Tommi Kari 23/6 – 14 Jukka Sinisalo 25/0 – 19 Christian Sund 23/1 – 13 Tuomas Latikka 25/1 - 23 Patrick Poutiainen 12/1 – 11 Georgij Hristov 9/1
Bench: 31 Antti-Jussi Karnio (gk) 3/0, 8 Matti Lähitie 19/0, 18 Zakaria Abahassine 18/0, 3 Janne Hannula 18/0, 22 Shkumbiu Arsllani 7/0, 6 Jukka-Pekka Tuomanen 16/0, 15 Antto Tapaninen 4/0
Out: 21 Toni Koskela 17/0 for the rest of the season
Coach: Ville Priha
TamU – Honka, Cup semifinal at Tammela Stadion, Tampere 25.10.09 16.00 CET
These two teams met almost exactly a year ago in the cup semi-finals as well, then Honka was the host and won after extra time 2-0. In the League they met twice and both won their home games, TamU 1-0 at home and Honka 3-1 in Espoo.
The League is over, Honka came runner-ups after finishing the season well, but the in the beginning of the season they lost too many points, partly because of bad condition of the pitches and partly because their own stadion was under renovation and they played their home games at HJK stadium nearby.
TamU started the season by winning the League Cup and they were among the favourites for the League. However their material showed to be too thin and they could not the handle the injuries for some of their key players and were never higher at the table than 6th. During the season TamU also found themselves in deep economic troubles and to release the economical pressure they did sell two of their key players to HJK and TPS, and let another one to return to Rosenborg.
If TamU can fight their way into the final it would be a heroic thing to do, they have fielded several youngsters, up until 16 year olds, in their starting eleven and any success at any competition would simply be a bonus after a very difficult season both on and off the pitch.
TamU won 2 of their last 6 games and ended up 7th in the table, where as Honka won 5 out 6 and the last match was a respectable draw at 3rd placed TPS.
Honka has now been 2nd in the league for two years in a row, and they also lost last season´s cup final against HJK after extra time, so they are not satisfied for anything less than winning the Cup.
The head-to-head stats show a slight upper hand for TamU over all at 6-2-5, but they have not been at their best for the last two years while Honka have been improving ever since they got promoted to the League 4 years ago.
Both teams have full squads to choose from, Honka have the advantage but also TamU have their chances of an upset.
TamU: 1 Mikko Kavén (gk) 15/0 - 8 Antti Pohja 10/1 - 13 Sakari Saarinen 24/0 - 30 Jari Niemi 24/1 - 17 Vili Savolainen 23/0 - 16 Ilari Ruuth 14/0 - 14 Jusu Karvonen 12/0 - 18 Rafinha 25/7- 11 Aleksei Kangaskolkka 25/7 - 5 Antti Ojanperä 21/1 - 10 Tomi Petrescu 13/3
Bench: 21 Jonne Hjelm 26/4, 12 Juha Soukiala (gk) 11/0, 4 Jesse-Juho Kuusisto 8/0, 28 Jaakko Ruuskanen 2/0, 22 Henri Scheweleff 25/1, 9 Juha Pirinen 11/0
Out: 2 Toni Järvinen 0/0, 25 Aapo Lappalainen 2/0, 23 Chris James 2/1
Coach: Ari Hjelm
Honka: 1 Tuomas Peltonen 21/0 – 2 Sampo Koskinen 19/0 - 19 Rami Hakanpää 24/3 - 3 Roope Heilala 17/1 - 11 Hannu Haarala 17/0 - 28 Rasmus Schuller 19/2 - 20 Nicolas Otaru 23/3 - 21 Joel Perovuo 25/4 - 17 Demba Savage 24/5 - 6 Hermanni Vuorinen 26/16 - 10 Jami Puustinen 25/12
Bench: 12 Janne Henriksson (gk) 6/0, 15 Aleksandr Kokko 19/2, 14 Jussi Vasara 26/7, 7 John Weckström 12/2, 5 Henri Aalto 13/0, 13 Ville Koskimaa 15/3, 26 Jaakko Lepola 16/4
Out:
Coach: Mika Lehkosuo
FC Lahti – Inter, Cup semifinal at Lahti Sunday 25.10.09 17.30 CET
FC Lahti finished their season in the League practically a long time ago as they had nothing to play for but concentrated in the European Cup competition as well in the Finnish Cup. Their final standing 11th does not really do them justice, but they were never close to repeat last season´s success when they finished third, and given their injury problems their decision to prioritize over the league games is understandable. Out of their last six matches Lahti won 3 and lost 3.
FC Inter started the season is reigning champions, but never really got into a winning track, and after a poor summer finishing 5th is about the maximum best position for them, strongly helped by the good finish. They won 3 and drew 3 out of their last 6 matches and seem to in form now that the season is already finished, part from the Cup.
These two teams met on the final round of the league at Lahti, and with two late goals Inter won by 1-3, but both teams did their best to hide what they can do and rested a lot of players so no emphasis can be given for that result. The first encounter finished 1-1 at Turku, and the over all h-to-h stats read 5-6-6. A tight match to be expected.
No new injuries for either of the teams, Lahti have had a lot of long-term absentees throughout the season, but both teams have a strong squad to choose from and Inter can be seen as a favourite here.
The Cup final will be played 31.10.09 at a neutral venue, Finnair Stadium in Helsinki at 14.30 CET.
FC Lahti: 1 Viktor Szentpeteri 16/0 – 23 Jarkko Värttö 6/0 - 3 Henri Toivomäki 24/0 – 12 Toni Huuhka 21/1 - 6 Kalle Eerola 21/2 - 8 Mohamed Fofana 23/4 - 9 Rafael 24/4 – 11 Drilon Shala 26/8 – 14 Konsta Hietanen 24/0 – 10 Jari Litmanen 13/2 - 17 Eero Korte 26/2
Bench: 21 Kaarlo Rantanen 12/0, 22 Juha Tuomi (gk) 11/0, 20 Jonne Kemppinen 20/3, 13 Jussi Länsitalo 15/2, 5 Juho-Matti Heikari 4/0, 19 Riku Heini 17/0
Unavailable: 7 Jukka Veltheim 2/0 for the rest of the season, 16 Jussi Heikkinen 2/0, 4 Janne Moilanen 7/0, 2 Heikki Haara 18/1
Coach : Ilkka Mäkelä
Inter Turku: 1 Patrick Bantamoi (gk)18/0 – 6 Jermu Gustafsson 8/0 – 7 Ari Nyman 25/0 – 11 Timo Furuholm 23/11 – 14 Joni Aho 23/3 – 18 Ats Purje 21/3 – 15 Severi Paajanen 26/0 - 17 Mika Ojala 22/7 - 5 Alberto Ramirez 23/1 - 29 Henri Lehtonen 23/1 - 22 Sami Sanevuori 18/0
Bench: 8 Touko Tumanto 14/0, 13 Eemeli Reponen (gk) 2/0, 12 David Monsalve (gk) 7/0, 19 Aristides Pertot 18/1, 3 Claudio Verino 14/1, 23 Ville Nikkari 14/0, 30 Martin Civit 1/1, 9 Guillano Grot 17/4, 27 Kennedy 21/2, 24 Joni Kauko 19/3
Out:
Coach: Job Dragtsma
First encounter of this Veikkausliiga promotion play-off at KPV Kokkola ended 2-3 for JJK from Jyväskylä which was a huge boost for their survival hopes as KPV now need to win by two goals or win and score at least 3 goals away. Not a mission impossible, but a mountain to climb.
KPV had their chances in the first leg and put JJK very much under pressure from time to time, but it was not their day on Wednesday and especially gk Juhani Koponen need to improve his act if KPV want to keep their dream of promotion alive, another disappointment was the center back Mika Lähderinne, a player who was chosen the player of season at Ykkönen with his solid performances was just a shadow of his normal self and contributed to all JJK goals.
All in all, the first match was a proof of that there is no difference in quality between the top teams of Ykkönen and the bottom teams of Veikkausliiga, the only difference in this match was in front of both goals, but if KPV can get rid of the stupid mistakes they still have a slight chance of winning by the two goals margin needed. The man of the match was Korean JJK striker Nam, who is too good a player to be seen in this league also for the next season, and now it is time for the final favour from him to JJK.
JJK stadium will be sold out for this 13.00 CET starting match.
In the first match the line-up for KPV was (4-2-3-1): Koponen - Corr, Lähderinne, Kalliokoski, Koistinen - Uusimäki (83.min Saarinen), Koivuranta - Sipilä (75.min Roiko), Luokkala (43.min Halonen), Itälä - Linjala
Coach: Jarmo Korhonen
The most likely line-up for JJK is
JJK: 30 Mihaly Szerovay 24/0 – 25 Dejan Brankovic 4/0 - 5 Ik Kuyng Nam 23/8 – 7 Anssi Viren 24/1 – 9 Mika Lahtinen 26/5 – 10 Tommi Kari 23/6 – 14 Jukka Sinisalo 25/0 – 19 Christian Sund 23/1 – 13 Tuomas Latikka 25/1 - 23 Patrick Poutiainen 12/1 – 11 Georgij Hristov 9/1
Bench: 31 Antti-Jussi Karnio (gk) 3/0, 8 Matti Lähitie 19/0, 18 Zakaria Abahassine 18/0, 3 Janne Hannula 18/0, 22 Shkumbiu Arsllani 7/0, 6 Jukka-Pekka Tuomanen 16/0, 15 Antto Tapaninen 4/0
Out: 21 Toni Koskela 17/0 for the rest of the season
Coach: Ville Priha
TamU – Honka, Cup semifinal at Tammela Stadion, Tampere 25.10.09 16.00 CET
These two teams met almost exactly a year ago in the cup semi-finals as well, then Honka was the host and won after extra time 2-0. In the League they met twice and both won their home games, TamU 1-0 at home and Honka 3-1 in Espoo.
The League is over, Honka came runner-ups after finishing the season well, but the in the beginning of the season they lost too many points, partly because of bad condition of the pitches and partly because their own stadion was under renovation and they played their home games at HJK stadium nearby.
TamU started the season by winning the League Cup and they were among the favourites for the League. However their material showed to be too thin and they could not the handle the injuries for some of their key players and were never higher at the table than 6th. During the season TamU also found themselves in deep economic troubles and to release the economical pressure they did sell two of their key players to HJK and TPS, and let another one to return to Rosenborg.
If TamU can fight their way into the final it would be a heroic thing to do, they have fielded several youngsters, up until 16 year olds, in their starting eleven and any success at any competition would simply be a bonus after a very difficult season both on and off the pitch.
TamU won 2 of their last 6 games and ended up 7th in the table, where as Honka won 5 out 6 and the last match was a respectable draw at 3rd placed TPS.
Honka has now been 2nd in the league for two years in a row, and they also lost last season´s cup final against HJK after extra time, so they are not satisfied for anything less than winning the Cup.
The head-to-head stats show a slight upper hand for TamU over all at 6-2-5, but they have not been at their best for the last two years while Honka have been improving ever since they got promoted to the League 4 years ago.
Both teams have full squads to choose from, Honka have the advantage but also TamU have their chances of an upset.
TamU: 1 Mikko Kavén (gk) 15/0 - 8 Antti Pohja 10/1 - 13 Sakari Saarinen 24/0 - 30 Jari Niemi 24/1 - 17 Vili Savolainen 23/0 - 16 Ilari Ruuth 14/0 - 14 Jusu Karvonen 12/0 - 18 Rafinha 25/7- 11 Aleksei Kangaskolkka 25/7 - 5 Antti Ojanperä 21/1 - 10 Tomi Petrescu 13/3
Bench: 21 Jonne Hjelm 26/4, 12 Juha Soukiala (gk) 11/0, 4 Jesse-Juho Kuusisto 8/0, 28 Jaakko Ruuskanen 2/0, 22 Henri Scheweleff 25/1, 9 Juha Pirinen 11/0
Out: 2 Toni Järvinen 0/0, 25 Aapo Lappalainen 2/0, 23 Chris James 2/1
Coach: Ari Hjelm
Honka: 1 Tuomas Peltonen 21/0 – 2 Sampo Koskinen 19/0 - 19 Rami Hakanpää 24/3 - 3 Roope Heilala 17/1 - 11 Hannu Haarala 17/0 - 28 Rasmus Schuller 19/2 - 20 Nicolas Otaru 23/3 - 21 Joel Perovuo 25/4 - 17 Demba Savage 24/5 - 6 Hermanni Vuorinen 26/16 - 10 Jami Puustinen 25/12
Bench: 12 Janne Henriksson (gk) 6/0, 15 Aleksandr Kokko 19/2, 14 Jussi Vasara 26/7, 7 John Weckström 12/2, 5 Henri Aalto 13/0, 13 Ville Koskimaa 15/3, 26 Jaakko Lepola 16/4
Out:
Coach: Mika Lehkosuo
FC Lahti – Inter, Cup semifinal at Lahti Sunday 25.10.09 17.30 CET
FC Lahti finished their season in the League practically a long time ago as they had nothing to play for but concentrated in the European Cup competition as well in the Finnish Cup. Their final standing 11th does not really do them justice, but they were never close to repeat last season´s success when they finished third, and given their injury problems their decision to prioritize over the league games is understandable. Out of their last six matches Lahti won 3 and lost 3.
FC Inter started the season is reigning champions, but never really got into a winning track, and after a poor summer finishing 5th is about the maximum best position for them, strongly helped by the good finish. They won 3 and drew 3 out of their last 6 matches and seem to in form now that the season is already finished, part from the Cup.
These two teams met on the final round of the league at Lahti, and with two late goals Inter won by 1-3, but both teams did their best to hide what they can do and rested a lot of players so no emphasis can be given for that result. The first encounter finished 1-1 at Turku, and the over all h-to-h stats read 5-6-6. A tight match to be expected.
No new injuries for either of the teams, Lahti have had a lot of long-term absentees throughout the season, but both teams have a strong squad to choose from and Inter can be seen as a favourite here.
The Cup final will be played 31.10.09 at a neutral venue, Finnair Stadium in Helsinki at 14.30 CET.
FC Lahti: 1 Viktor Szentpeteri 16/0 – 23 Jarkko Värttö 6/0 - 3 Henri Toivomäki 24/0 – 12 Toni Huuhka 21/1 - 6 Kalle Eerola 21/2 - 8 Mohamed Fofana 23/4 - 9 Rafael 24/4 – 11 Drilon Shala 26/8 – 14 Konsta Hietanen 24/0 – 10 Jari Litmanen 13/2 - 17 Eero Korte 26/2
Bench: 21 Kaarlo Rantanen 12/0, 22 Juha Tuomi (gk) 11/0, 20 Jonne Kemppinen 20/3, 13 Jussi Länsitalo 15/2, 5 Juho-Matti Heikari 4/0, 19 Riku Heini 17/0
Unavailable: 7 Jukka Veltheim 2/0 for the rest of the season, 16 Jussi Heikkinen 2/0, 4 Janne Moilanen 7/0, 2 Heikki Haara 18/1
Coach : Ilkka Mäkelä
Inter Turku: 1 Patrick Bantamoi (gk)18/0 – 6 Jermu Gustafsson 8/0 – 7 Ari Nyman 25/0 – 11 Timo Furuholm 23/11 – 14 Joni Aho 23/3 – 18 Ats Purje 21/3 – 15 Severi Paajanen 26/0 - 17 Mika Ojala 22/7 - 5 Alberto Ramirez 23/1 - 29 Henri Lehtonen 23/1 - 22 Sami Sanevuori 18/0
Bench: 8 Touko Tumanto 14/0, 13 Eemeli Reponen (gk) 2/0, 12 David Monsalve (gk) 7/0, 19 Aristides Pertot 18/1, 3 Claudio Verino 14/1, 23 Ville Nikkari 14/0, 30 Martin Civit 1/1, 9 Guillano Grot 17/4, 27 Kennedy 21/2, 24 Joni Kauko 19/3
Out:
Coach: Job Dragtsma
22.10.2009
Winter break about to start
I had had some plans to go on with betting activities through out the year, but there is a slight change of heart.
Since April I have spent around 60 hours weekly working on with Finnish football and betting, early bets, match day bets and live.
I have seen more than 100 matches live also this summer, and not all of them have been at local stadium, quite the contrary.
There have been some 200 previews in writing. A way bigger number of numerical estimations for asian betting.
Thousands of kilometres have been driven, hundreds of hours spent under the sun, sitting or standing at the stadium.
Hundreds of well-thought in-depth bets for me and my customers. Moments of joy and frustration, rewards of the hard work and disappointments for the late goals and otherwise unlucky or just bad performances of the team picked.
Calls and meeting with local people, players, coaches, odds compilers, journalists, to get more info, accurate info, contacts, insight.
Now that that season is more or less over, 4 matches to go to be exact, I found myself to be exhausted, needing a break.
Thus, as I know that I do have contacts good enough to bring me profitable info which I could both use myself and share with some chosen people I decided against it. There is a life to be lived.
The info would be good, but for me it is still second hand, not the freshest and the unique kind to which I am accustomed to. I want my information to be from a specialist, first hand, just as my own info is.
No bets for some time now after the play-offs and the Cup is over. The silly season will start in December with friendly games to continue in January with the league cup.
Meanwhile I will go on with some other activities, odd-jobs if you like. There are some ongoing projects regarding localizations, translations and marketing consultancy. If you want to talk about doing business in Finland, be it betting-related or not, email me at puntteri@gmail.com and we can take it from there.
No job is too small to be done properly.
Since April I have spent around 60 hours weekly working on with Finnish football and betting, early bets, match day bets and live.
I have seen more than 100 matches live also this summer, and not all of them have been at local stadium, quite the contrary.
There have been some 200 previews in writing. A way bigger number of numerical estimations for asian betting.
Thousands of kilometres have been driven, hundreds of hours spent under the sun, sitting or standing at the stadium.
Hundreds of well-thought in-depth bets for me and my customers. Moments of joy and frustration, rewards of the hard work and disappointments for the late goals and otherwise unlucky or just bad performances of the team picked.
Calls and meeting with local people, players, coaches, odds compilers, journalists, to get more info, accurate info, contacts, insight.
Now that that season is more or less over, 4 matches to go to be exact, I found myself to be exhausted, needing a break.
Thus, as I know that I do have contacts good enough to bring me profitable info which I could both use myself and share with some chosen people I decided against it. There is a life to be lived.
The info would be good, but for me it is still second hand, not the freshest and the unique kind to which I am accustomed to. I want my information to be from a specialist, first hand, just as my own info is.
No bets for some time now after the play-offs and the Cup is over. The silly season will start in December with friendly games to continue in January with the league cup.
Meanwhile I will go on with some other activities, odd-jobs if you like. There are some ongoing projects regarding localizations, translations and marketing consultancy. If you want to talk about doing business in Finland, be it betting-related or not, email me at puntteri@gmail.com and we can take it from there.
No job is too small to be done properly.
20.10.2009
19.10.2009
Kakkonen 2009
There is a lot I could talk about these clubs, let us see if there is time and motivation in the future. Promoted and relegated teams on bold.
Group A
MP 26 16 5 5 51 - 25 53
Gnistan 26 13 7 6 41 - 23 46
KäPa 26 13 7 6 49 - 32 46
Warkaus JK 26 14 4 8 49 - 41 46
PK Keski-Uusimaa 26 10 8 8 56 - 36 38
FC Futura 26 11 5 10 55 - 50 38
HIFK 26 10 6 10 40 - 36 36
FC Kiffen 26 10 6 10 35 - 33 36
GrIFK 26 9 8 9 42 - 39 35
LPS 26 9 7 10 37 - 37 34
FC Kuusankoski 26 9 7 10 35 - 48 34
KTP 26 8 8 10 40 - 40 32
HyPS 26 8 2 16 38 - 60 26
Kultsu FC 26 1 2 23 20 - 88 5
Promoted teams to Kakkonen A & B 2010 are BK-46, AC Vantaa and City Stars, PePo, MuSa and SoVo. Kajaanin Haka, SC Riverball and FC Korsholm are the newly promoted teams to Group C.
Group B
FC Espoo 26 16 7 3 43 - 19 55
LoPa 26 17 3 6 41 - 15 54
Ilves 26 14 3 9 40 - 30 45
KaaPo 26 10 9 7 35 - 32 39
P-Iirot 26 10 6 10 37 - 32 36
Pallohonka 26 10 6 10 41 - 37 36
SalPa 26 10 4 12 37 - 38 34
EIF 26 9 6 11 43 - 43 33
ÅIFK 26 9 5 12 43 - 43 32
FC Jazz-j 26 8 8 10 29 - 42 32
Sinimustat 26 7 10 9 30 - 34 31
PP-70 26 8 4 14 31 - 49 28
Närpes Kraft 26 8 4 14 28 - 46 28
Pirkkala JK 26 6 5 15 34 - 52 23
Group C
OPS-jp 26 21 3 2 68 - 25 66
FC OPA 26 20 3 3 82 - 21 63
FC YPA 26 18 1 7 66 - 34 55
VIFK 26 14 6 6 49 - 26 48
Seinäjoen JK 26 14 1 11 56 - 52 43
FCV 26 12 2 12 59 - 51 38
JBK 26 10 5 11 45 - 46 35
GBK 26 9 6 11 37 - 37 33
FCJ 26 8 6 12 42 - 56 30
FC Santa Claus 26 9 2 15 52 - 75 29
PK-37 26 7 5 14 33 - 47 26
OLS 26 6 6 14 41 - 59 24
Norrvalla FF 26 5 4 17 41 - 82 19
Virkiä 26 2 4 20 33 - 93 10
Group A
MP 26 16 5 5 51 - 25 53
Gnistan 26 13 7 6 41 - 23 46
KäPa 26 13 7 6 49 - 32 46
Warkaus JK 26 14 4 8 49 - 41 46
PK Keski-Uusimaa 26 10 8 8 56 - 36 38
FC Futura 26 11 5 10 55 - 50 38
HIFK 26 10 6 10 40 - 36 36
FC Kiffen 26 10 6 10 35 - 33 36
GrIFK 26 9 8 9 42 - 39 35
LPS 26 9 7 10 37 - 37 34
FC Kuusankoski 26 9 7 10 35 - 48 34
KTP 26 8 8 10 40 - 40 32
HyPS 26 8 2 16 38 - 60 26
Kultsu FC 26 1 2 23 20 - 88 5
Promoted teams to Kakkonen A & B 2010 are BK-46, AC Vantaa and City Stars, PePo, MuSa and SoVo. Kajaanin Haka, SC Riverball and FC Korsholm are the newly promoted teams to Group C.
Group B
FC Espoo 26 16 7 3 43 - 19 55
LoPa 26 17 3 6 41 - 15 54
Ilves 26 14 3 9 40 - 30 45
KaaPo 26 10 9 7 35 - 32 39
P-Iirot 26 10 6 10 37 - 32 36
Pallohonka 26 10 6 10 41 - 37 36
SalPa 26 10 4 12 37 - 38 34
EIF 26 9 6 11 43 - 43 33
ÅIFK 26 9 5 12 43 - 43 32
FC Jazz-j 26 8 8 10 29 - 42 32
Sinimustat 26 7 10 9 30 - 34 31
PP-70 26 8 4 14 31 - 49 28
Närpes Kraft 26 8 4 14 28 - 46 28
Pirkkala JK 26 6 5 15 34 - 52 23
Group C
OPS-jp 26 21 3 2 68 - 25 66
FC OPA 26 20 3 3 82 - 21 63
FC YPA 26 18 1 7 66 - 34 55
VIFK 26 14 6 6 49 - 26 48
Seinäjoen JK 26 14 1 11 56 - 52 43
FCV 26 12 2 12 59 - 51 38
JBK 26 10 5 11 45 - 46 35
GBK 26 9 6 11 37 - 37 33
FCJ 26 8 6 12 42 - 56 30
FC Santa Claus 26 9 2 15 52 - 75 29
PK-37 26 7 5 14 33 - 47 26
OLS 26 6 6 14 41 - 59 24
Norrvalla FF 26 5 4 17 41 - 82 19
Virkiä 26 2 4 20 33 - 93 10
Ykkönen 2009 final standings
AC Oulu 26 16 5 5 57-24 53
KPV 26 15 6 5 32-25 51
Viikingit 26 15 5 6 48-19 50
FC PoPa 26 11 8 7 53-39 41
KooTeePee 26 11 6 9 23-21 39
FC Hämeenlinna 26 10 8 8 36-33 38
PS Kemi 26 12 2 12 36-46 38
Klubi-04 26 10 7 9 46-45 37
PK-35 26 10 5 11 31-30 35
JIPPO 26 8 5 13 28-39 29
TPV 26 7 7 12 28-38 28
TP-47 26 7 6 13 29-41 27
Atlantis 26 6 3 17 26-50 21
Kiisto 26 5 5 16 25-48 20
AC Oulu promoted, KPV face JJK in the promotion play-offs.
RoPS get relegated from Veikkausliiga to Ykkönen 2010.
Tp-47, Atlantis and Kiisto are relegated to Kakkonen.
From Kakkonen MP, OPS and FC ESpoo get promoted to Ykkönen.
KPV 26 15 6 5 32-25 51
Viikingit 26 15 5 6 48-19 50
FC PoPa 26 11 8 7 53-39 41
KooTeePee 26 11 6 9 23-21 39
FC Hämeenlinna 26 10 8 8 36-33 38
PS Kemi 26 12 2 12 36-46 38
Klubi-04 26 10 7 9 46-45 37
PK-35 26 10 5 11 31-30 35
JIPPO 26 8 5 13 28-39 29
TPV 26 7 7 12 28-38 28
TP-47 26 7 6 13 29-41 27
Atlantis 26 6 3 17 26-50 21
Kiisto 26 5 5 16 25-48 20
AC Oulu promoted, KPV face JJK in the promotion play-offs.
RoPS get relegated from Veikkausliiga to Ykkönen 2010.
Tp-47, Atlantis and Kiisto are relegated to Kakkonen.
From Kakkonen MP, OPS and FC ESpoo get promoted to Ykkönen.
Veikkausliiga 2009 final standings
HJK 26 14 10 2 45-21 52
Honka 26 13 10 3 65-29 49
TPS 26 13 10 3 46-20 49
IFK Mariehamn 26 10 13 3 30-21 43
Inter 26 11 7 8 38-30 40
Haka 26 10 7 9 40-35 37
Tampere U 26 11 4 11 31-31 37
VPS 26 10 5 11 30-36 35
MYPA 26 9 7 10 32-30 34
Jaro 26 8 8 10 33-34 32
FC Lahti 26 8 7 11 33-40 31
KuPS 26 6 5 15 29-53 23
JJK 26 3 7 16 25-52 16
RoPS 26 4 4 18 21-66 16
It went pretty much as I had expected at ranking this April.
The mid-table could look a lot different, but there was no question about the best and the worst teams. Inter and tamU were a bit disappointing, and all MIFK lacjed was a decent striker.
Honka 26 13 10 3 65-29 49
TPS 26 13 10 3 46-20 49
IFK Mariehamn 26 10 13 3 30-21 43
Inter 26 11 7 8 38-30 40
Haka 26 10 7 9 40-35 37
Tampere U 26 11 4 11 31-31 37
VPS 26 10 5 11 30-36 35
MYPA 26 9 7 10 32-30 34
Jaro 26 8 8 10 33-34 32
FC Lahti 26 8 7 11 33-40 31
KuPS 26 6 5 15 29-53 23
JJK 26 3 7 16 25-52 16
RoPS 26 4 4 18 21-66 16
It went pretty much as I had expected at ranking this April.
The mid-table could look a lot different, but there was no question about the best and the worst teams. Inter and tamU were a bit disappointing, and all MIFK lacjed was a decent striker.
Veikkausliiga play-offs; KPV - JJK
KPV – JJK preview, Veikkausliiga play-off
10-21 14:30 KPV vs JJK Jyvaskyla +(0) 2.11 1.82
The play-offs between the 13th of Veikkausliiga JJK and 2nd of First Division(Ykkönen) KPV decide who is playing in the Veikkausliiga 2010. The play-off is two legged and will be decided by away goals and extra time and penalties in the second leg if needed, the first match is played at Kokkola on Wednesday at 14.30 CET.
KPV from Kokkola had outstanding last five rounds and won all of the matches thus beating Viikingit at the race for the runner-up place by one single point. The decisive goal in the last match against TP-47 came during the last minutes and over all KPV showed to be very strong both mentally and physically.
17.10.09 Ykkönen KPV vs. TP-47 3:2
10.10.09 Ykkönen Klubi 04 vs. KPV 1:2
04.10.09 Ykkönen KPV vs. FC Kiisto 3:2
26.09.09 Ykkönen FC PoPa vs. KPV 0:1
20.09.09 Ykkönen KPV vs. FC KooTeePee 2:0
KPV possess no big stars in the club but several players have a lot of experience and leadership, the strongest areas for KPV are their defense and set pieces. KPV have no injuries or suspensions ahead of this interesting play-off with big stakes, last time KPV played in the league already 19 years ago and the desire to get promoted is high within the club and in the city.
KPV was perhaps not the best or even second best team at Ykkönen, but as the other big favourite for promotion Viikingit from Helsinki slipped up and lost two of their three last matches KPV were offered a chance, which they happily took. The City of Kokkola need to improve the stadium if KPV win and get promoted as it does not meet the requirements for the league license, but the club has been given green light in their hopes of stepping up.
JJK last win was 2.8.2009 2-4 away at Haka, 12 rounds ago, and it has often been the case in the play-offs that the team from Ykkönen has the mental advantage as they are used to win games instead of being all the time on the losing end and being afraid of mistakes. JJK were given a lifeline to stay up, and they used their last chance very well, after having lost 8 games in a row they needed to snatch a point at their last match against Tampere United at home, and they got it by a 2-2 draw after an exciting game. At the same time RoPS from Rovaniemi won their last match against KuPS 1-0 and ended up in equal points, but because the goal-difference of JJK was superior by a margin they are still fighting for the survival and RoPS got relegated right away. Just as they fully deserved.
Last season was an exception in the play-offs and the team from Veikkausliiga kept their place in the top, it was KuPS vs. Viikingit then, but now with JJK meeting KPV it is totally different affair. The previous promoted teams of last seasons are JJK, Viikingit, VPS, KuPS, RoPS and FC Honka. The winner of Ykkönen who earned the promotion already this year are AC Oulu.
The local bookmaker has set the odds at evens for the first encounter, but over all JJK are a slight favourite to stay up. It is very likely that there is still everything to play for in the second leg on Sunday at 13.00 CET and the team that keep better control of their nerves will win, as quality-wise there is not much difference between the teams.
Both teams have full squads to choose from.
No bet from me for the first leg, though the KPV 0 could be a value bet. I will follow this live and see what I can find for the decisive second leg on Sunday. Expecting a cautious game, but none of these really deserve a place in the Veikkausliiga.
Before the season KPV winning the Ykkönen gave 12.00 at Nordicbet, the favourites were AC Oulu at 2.20
10-21 14:30 KPV vs JJK Jyvaskyla +(0) 2.11 1.82
The play-offs between the 13th of Veikkausliiga JJK and 2nd of First Division(Ykkönen) KPV decide who is playing in the Veikkausliiga 2010. The play-off is two legged and will be decided by away goals and extra time and penalties in the second leg if needed, the first match is played at Kokkola on Wednesday at 14.30 CET.
KPV from Kokkola had outstanding last five rounds and won all of the matches thus beating Viikingit at the race for the runner-up place by one single point. The decisive goal in the last match against TP-47 came during the last minutes and over all KPV showed to be very strong both mentally and physically.
17.10.09 Ykkönen KPV vs. TP-47 3:2
10.10.09 Ykkönen Klubi 04 vs. KPV 1:2
04.10.09 Ykkönen KPV vs. FC Kiisto 3:2
26.09.09 Ykkönen FC PoPa vs. KPV 0:1
20.09.09 Ykkönen KPV vs. FC KooTeePee 2:0
KPV possess no big stars in the club but several players have a lot of experience and leadership, the strongest areas for KPV are their defense and set pieces. KPV have no injuries or suspensions ahead of this interesting play-off with big stakes, last time KPV played in the league already 19 years ago and the desire to get promoted is high within the club and in the city.
KPV was perhaps not the best or even second best team at Ykkönen, but as the other big favourite for promotion Viikingit from Helsinki slipped up and lost two of their three last matches KPV were offered a chance, which they happily took. The City of Kokkola need to improve the stadium if KPV win and get promoted as it does not meet the requirements for the league license, but the club has been given green light in their hopes of stepping up.
JJK last win was 2.8.2009 2-4 away at Haka, 12 rounds ago, and it has often been the case in the play-offs that the team from Ykkönen has the mental advantage as they are used to win games instead of being all the time on the losing end and being afraid of mistakes. JJK were given a lifeline to stay up, and they used their last chance very well, after having lost 8 games in a row they needed to snatch a point at their last match against Tampere United at home, and they got it by a 2-2 draw after an exciting game. At the same time RoPS from Rovaniemi won their last match against KuPS 1-0 and ended up in equal points, but because the goal-difference of JJK was superior by a margin they are still fighting for the survival and RoPS got relegated right away. Just as they fully deserved.
Last season was an exception in the play-offs and the team from Veikkausliiga kept their place in the top, it was KuPS vs. Viikingit then, but now with JJK meeting KPV it is totally different affair. The previous promoted teams of last seasons are JJK, Viikingit, VPS, KuPS, RoPS and FC Honka. The winner of Ykkönen who earned the promotion already this year are AC Oulu.
The local bookmaker has set the odds at evens for the first encounter, but over all JJK are a slight favourite to stay up. It is very likely that there is still everything to play for in the second leg on Sunday at 13.00 CET and the team that keep better control of their nerves will win, as quality-wise there is not much difference between the teams.
Both teams have full squads to choose from.
No bet from me for the first leg, though the KPV 0 could be a value bet. I will follow this live and see what I can find for the decisive second leg on Sunday. Expecting a cautious game, but none of these really deserve a place in the Veikkausliiga.
Before the season KPV winning the Ykkönen gave 12.00 at Nordicbet, the favourites were AC Oulu at 2.20
18.10.2009
One week to go
The finnish football is soon over.
There will be play-offs for KPV and JJK for the last spot in Veikkausliiga 2010, the match days are Wednesday and Saturday, starting early in the afternoon at Kokkola because they have lights at the stadium.
The Cup is in semi-final phase, the semis are played 25.10.2009 when
TamU host Honka and Lahti meet Inter Turku.
The final will be played the 31.10.2009
From Ykkönen TP-47 from Tornio, Kiisto from Vaasa and Atlantis from Helsinki get relegated and replaced by teams from Espoo, Mikkeli and Oulu.
More to come about all of these, for me this is a moment to review and relax a bit after a hectic summer by the computer and at the stadiums.
Thank you all readers, colleagues and customers and have a nice day!
There will be play-offs for KPV and JJK for the last spot in Veikkausliiga 2010, the match days are Wednesday and Saturday, starting early in the afternoon at Kokkola because they have lights at the stadium.
The Cup is in semi-final phase, the semis are played 25.10.2009 when
TamU host Honka and Lahti meet Inter Turku.
The final will be played the 31.10.2009
From Ykkönen TP-47 from Tornio, Kiisto from Vaasa and Atlantis from Helsinki get relegated and replaced by teams from Espoo, Mikkeli and Oulu.
More to come about all of these, for me this is a moment to review and relax a bit after a hectic summer by the computer and at the stadiums.
Thank you all readers, colleagues and customers and have a nice day!
15.10.2009
Last Veikkausliiga round on Saturday
Edit: I have been busy out in the country, and start looking at the odds now.
There is more to read at NFN however.
I will update if I have time, but I will a couple of days on the road. There is very little worth betting anyway. Or how the hell should I know?
JJK (13.) - Tampere U (7. )
JJK : 0-0-0-0-0-0
TamU: 3-3-0-1-3-0
Head-to-head:0-0-2
Last meeting in the league: 7.4.2009 TamU – JJK 1-0
JJK do need a point from this match to secure the place in the play-offs and avoid getting straitght relegation, as they are now two points ahead of the last-place RoPS with better goal difference. Their form does not support the idea of points as they have lost 6 matches in a row, but this time they have a visiting team who has nothing to play for. JJK have full squad available.
Tampere United have nothing at stake here, and the main focus is in the Cup where they will host FC Honka next week in the semifinals. Rafinha 25/7 and Jari Niemi 24/1 are suspended, and at least Vili Savolainen might be rested to avoid a danger of suspension for the cup match. Antti Pohja 8/1, is again fit to play.
Last week JJK lost away at Mariehamn 3-1 and TamU lost 0-2 against Lahti at home.
According to the latest reports by the league the home team gk Szerovay was a target for an attempt of bribery, but the origin of the crime is still unknown. EDIT: The culprit was a hungarian football, mostly likely for betting purposes and not acting on behalf of any club.
JJK: 30 Mihaly Szerovay 23/0 – 25 Dejan Brankovic 4/0 - 5 Ik Kuyng Nam 22/7 – 7 Anssi Viren 23/1 – 9 Mika Lahtinen 25/5 – 10 Tommi Kari 22/5 – 14 Jukka Sinisalo 24/0 – 19 Christian Sund 22/1 – 13 Tuomas Latikka 24/0 - 23 Patrick Poutiainen 12/1 – 11 Georgij Hristov 9/1
Bench: 31 Antti-Jussi Karnio (gk) 3/0, 8 Matti Lähitie 18/0, 18 Zakaria Abahassine 18/0, 3 Janne Hannula 18/0, 22 Shkumbiu Arsllani 6/0, 6 Jukka-Pekka Tuomanen 15/0, 15 Antto Tapaninen 3/0
Out: 21 Toni Koskela 17/0 for the rest of the season
Coach: Ville Priha
TamU: 1 Mikko Kavén (gk) 14/0 - 8 Antti Pohja 9/1 - 13 Sakari Saarinen 23/0 - 9 Juha Pirinen 10/0 - 17 Vili Savolainen 22/0 - 16 Ilari Ruuth 13/0 - 14 Jusu Karvonen 11/0 - 22 Henri Scheweleff 24/1 - 11 Aleksei Kangaskolkka 24/6 - 5 Antti Ojanperä 20/1 - 10 Tomi Petrescu 13/3
Bench: 21 Jonne Hjelm 25/3, 12 Juha Soukiala (gk) 11/0, 4 Jesse-Juho Kuusisto 7/0, 28 Jaakko Ruuskanen 1/0,
Out: 2 Toni Järvinen 0/0, 25 Aapo Lappalainen 2/0, 23 Chris James 2/1, 18 Rafinha 25/7 & 30 Jari Niemi 24/1 suspended
Coach: Ari Hjelm
RoPS (14.) - KuPS (12.)
RoPS: 0-0-0-1-0-0
KuPS: 3-3-0-0-0-1
Head-to-head:6-2-5
Last meeting in the league: 4.7.2009 KuPS – RoPS 3-0
RoPS need to win to have a chance to stay in the league as they are two points behind JJK, any other results leads to relegation for sure which they fully deserve. KuPS will be 12th and stay in the league, there is nothing to play for but perhaps the long fight in the cabinets against RoPS has rosen their adrenaline levels and KuPS go fighting for their last game of the season?
RoPS are still without suspended gk Kwon, and after last round´s thrashing at the hands of Honka one of the coaching duo Mika Lumijärvi got fired. RoPS had a lot of minor injuries last week, but their performance lacked exactly everything and the players were ashamed of their match and had a serious talk with the club management. The circumstances at this martch are arctic, as winter is about to come to the Arctic Circle.
KuPS are reportedly still training fully and have kept their playing humor despite not having anything at stake for them, but there is always a chance that they would rather see JJK in the league than RoPS as a middle-Finland derby, and are not going to give RoPS anything without a fight?
KuPS key player Dickson 10/4 is doubful, otherwise KuPS are with full squad.
RoPS lost last week away at Honka by a staggering 9-0, while KuPS drew an amicable 3-3 at home with VPS.
RoPS: 12 Kari-Pekka Syväjärvi (gk) 7/0 – 4 Stephen Kunda 24/0 – 15 Mika- Matti Maisonvaara 21/1 - 3 Marko Koivuranta 8/0 - 11 Chileshe Chibwe 23/2 - 23 Jeremieh Ani 5/2 - 30 Echiabhi Okodugha 25/5 - 6 Joonas Ikäläinen 24/2 - 19 Janne Turpeenniemi 19/0 - 8 Nchimunya Mweetwa 16/1 - 17 Ville Syväjärvi 16/0
Bench: 2 Godfrey Chibanga 21/0, 9 Zeddy Saileti 15/1, 13 Jukka Yrjänheikki 8/0, 20 Juha-Pekka Inkeröinen 10/0, 7 Jarno Tenkula 6/0, 5 White Simwanza 21/0, 10 Chanda Mwaba 22/1, 18 Christopher Musonda 24/4,
Out: 22 Juuso Majava 0/0, 1 Jung-Huyk Kwom (gk) 20/0
Coaches: Zeddy Saileti & Jorma Turpeenniemi
KuPS: 1 Ville Iiskola 21/0 – 8 Tero Taipale 25/0 – 20 Miikka Ilo 24/3 - 9 Balazs Balogh 19/1 - 23 Jussi-Pekka Savolainen 19/0 – 6 Tuomas Kuparinen 19/1 – 28 Raphael Udah 9/0 – 10 Ilja Venäläinen 23/7 - 15 Ollo 19/2 - 7 Miikka Turunen 23/3 - 26 Dickson Nwakaeme 10/4
Bench: 24 Atte Hoivala 12/0, 22 Jyrki Juvonen 1/0, 13 Betim Aliju 9/0, 27 Segun Ikudehinbu 7/0, 12 Joonas Pöntinen (gk) 5/0, 3 Janne Reinikainen 19/0, 18 Ville Strandman 5/0, 19 Juho Karppinen 4/2, 11 Pele Koljonen 20/5, 4 Patrik Turunen 16/0, 2 Joni Nissinen 1/0
Out: 5 Jani Hartikainen 10/0 for the rest of the season
Coach: Esa Pekonen
FC Lahti (11.) – Inter (6.)
Lahti: 0-0-0-3-0-3
Inter: 0-1-3-3-1-1
Head-to-head: 5-6-5
Last meeting in the league: 5.7.2009 Inter – Lahti 1-1
There is nothing to play for in the league, but the same teams will meet in the Cup semifinals next week at Lahti and this will most likely be a dress rehearsal where the goal is not to get injured or suspended, not really scoring any goals. A win here might give a mental advantage, but no risks will be taken and especially for the home side an experimental side is to be expected. Jari Litmanen has played two international matches during the international break and will most likely be rested. Juha Tuomi and Henri Toivomäki have been abroad with the youth national teams and might be rested.
From the Inter side there several players (Kauko, Ojala, Nikkari) with the youth national teams, but unless there are no new injuries they are not likely to be rested. Ari Nyman was with the National Team as well but did not play and is fully fit. Gk Bantamoi 18/0 is still doubtful but David Monsalve has replaced him well.
The replay in the Cup will be in the same place the 25th October with higher stakes, the winner goes to the Cup Final!
Last week Lahti won at Tampere 2-0 and Inter fought a point against HJK 1-1 in a match where they fully would have deserved to win.
FC Lahti: 1 Viktor Szentpeteri 15/0 – 23 Jarkko Värttö 5/0 - 3 Henri Toivomäki 23/0– 6 Kalle Eerola 21/2 - 8 Mohamed Fofana 23/4 - 9 Rafael 23/4 – 11 Drilon Shala 25/8 – 14 Konsta Hietanen 24/0 – 10 Jari Litmanen 13/2 - 17 Eero Korte 25/2
Bench: 21 Kaarlo Rantanen 11/0, 22 Juha Tuomi (gk) 11/0, 20 Jonne Kemppinen 19/2, 13 Jussi Länsitalo 14/2, 5 Jari Holopainen 1/0, 12 Toni Huuhka 21/1, 5 Juho-Matti Heikari 3/0, 19 Riku Heini 16/0
Unavailable: 7 Jukka Veltheim 2/0 for the rest of the season, 16 Jussi Heikkinen 2/0, 4 Janne Moilanen 7/0, 2 Heikki Haara 18/1
Coach : Ilkka Mäkelä
Inter Turku: 1 Patrick Bantamoi (gk)18/0 – 6 Jermu Gustafsson 7/0 – 7 Ari Nyman 25/0 – 11 Timo Furuholm 23/11 – 14 Joni Aho 22/2 – 18 Ats Purje 20/3 – 15 Severi Paajanen 25/0 - 17 Mika Ojala 22/7 - 5 Alberto Ramirez 23/1 - 29 Henri Lehtonen 23/1 - 22 Sami Sanevuori 17/0
Bench: 8 Touko Tumanto 13/0, 13 Eemeli Reponen (gk) 2/0, 12 David Monsalve (gk) 6/0, 19 Aristides Pertot 17/1, 3 Claudio Verino 13/1, 23 Ville Nikkari 14/0, 30 Martin Civit 0/0, 9 Guillano Grot 16/3, 27 Kennedy 20/2, 24 Joni Kauko 19/3
Out:
Coach: Job Dragtsma
Haka (5.) - MYPA (9.)
Haka: 1-1-0-3-3-0
MYPA: 3-3-0-1-0-1
Head-to-head:8-3-7
Last meeting in the league: 5.7.2009 MYPA – Haka 0-2
Two traditional teams with paper mill sponsorship background meet in this match which has no importance to either of teams. Haka is still fifth in the league because of the good run in the early stages of the league, and MYPA never really took part in the competition and are probably just happy that the season is ending. In the history it has been surprisingly often the away team who has taken more points, and as this is the last match for two MYPA icons Saku Puhakainen and Toni Huttunen at least the MYPA will come to this match with full speed.
Last week Haka lost 1-0 away at Jaro, and MYPA slowed down TPS hopes for the title with a 2-2 draw.
Haka could be giving some of their youth players a chance to convince the new manager Sami Ristilä, and the latest recruit Estonian Maido Pakk got his first match already last week. There were no absentees during the international break in either of the teams.
Haka: 1 Janne Korhonen 25/0 - 4 Markus Joenmäki 14/0 - 3 Petri Viljanen 17/0 - 21 Pietari Holopainen 21/5 - 10 Mika Mäkitalo 22/4 - 6 Sebastian Strandvall 24/7 - 7 Mikko Innanen 25/5 - 11 Antti Hynynen 23/6 - 41 Valeri Minkenen 14/0 - 8 Jani Kauppila 23/1 - 17 Kalle Multanen 4/1
Bench: 12 Saku Pesonen (gk) 0/0, 18 Jari Nikkilä 20/0, 19 Juuso Salonen 4/0, 26 Jhon Cagua 5/0, 5 Kalle Parviainen 4/0, 22 Jarno Mattila 22/1, 25 Maido Pakk 1/0
Out: 2 Diego Corpache 15/1, 20 Sami Ristilä 16/2, 9 Niko Ikävalko 18/3,
Coach: Sami Ristilä
MYPA: 1 Antti Kuismala 24/0 – 4 Antti Uimaniemi 24/1 – 11 Ilari Äijälä 21/5 – 16 Toni Huttunen 25/2 - 6 Tuomo Könönen 24/1 - 5 Jarno Tuunainen 10/0 - 13 Toni Lindberg 17/2 – 18 Tuomas Aho 24/0 - 19 Maxim Votinov 18/6, 26 Cleiton 5/1 – 25 Antti Okkonen 6/0
Bench: 15 Ville Oksanen 22/1, 12 Mika Johansson (gk) 1/0, 8 Ady 17/2, 9 Saku Puhakainen 25/2, 24 Nebi Mustafi 13/1, 20 Felipe Benevedes 5/0, , 2 Miikka Multaharju 17/0
Unavailable: 3 Sampsa Timoska 8/0 injured, 7 Ben Webster 20/0 – 14 Tosaint Ricketts 16/5 injured
Coach : Janne Lindberg
HJK (1.) - Jaro (10.)
HJK: 1-3-3-3-3-3
Jaro: 1-3-3-0-0-3
Head-to-head:11-6-2
Last meeting in the league: 5.7.2009 Jaro – HJK 0-2
One of the two matches this round that has huge importance. HJK is leading the tabel by three points which means that a draw would see them through to celebrating the title, but by losing the winner of the match TPS – Honka would go past them because of a superior goal difference.
For Jaro the only motivation is not to be second year in the row the team the sees their opponents win the title, last year they had a chance to ruin the party of Inter Turku away but could not quite make it and were left as by-watchers.
Important right winger Sebastian Sorsa returns from suspension to the line-up.
Last week HJK drew 1-1 at Inter in a match where they had a chance to secure the title by a win, and Jaro won Haka 1-0 at home.
Neither of the teams have had any players in international duty except Jaro midfielder Sebastian Mannström, and they concentrated fully on this last match of the season.
HJK: 1 Wille Wallén 25/0 – 3 Mikko Hauhia 24/0 – 5 Jukka Sauso 19/0 - 4 Medo 22/3 – 19 Aki Riihilahti 9/3 – 6 Cheyne Fowler 16/1 – 21 Petri Oravainen 15/0 – 10 Juho Mäkelä 25/8 - 13 Pyry Kärkkäinen 25/2 – 17 Dawda Bah 24/7 – 9 Sebastian Sorsa 24/6
Bench: 2 Tuomas Kansikas 10/0, 12 Jani Viander (gk) 0/0, 26 Johannes Westö 2/0, 27 Mikko Sumusalo 1/0, 31 Akseli Pelvas 19/5, 16 Jarno Parikka 23/3, 8 Ville Taulo 11/0, 15 Paulus Roiha 5/0, 14 Valeri Popovits 16/3
Unavailable: 7 Tuomas Haapala 6/0, 11 Mathias Lindström 24/1 suspended
Coach : Antti Muurinen
Jaro: 12 Vitali Teles (gk) 8/0 – 6 Janne Vellamo 22/0 - 5 Kristian Kojola 25/2 – 27 Urmas Rooba 5/0 - 7 Marco Matrone 19/1 – 10 Jonas Emet 24/3 – 17 Petter Meyer 24/6 - 18 Mikko Hyyrynen 22/4 – 19 Sebastian Mannström 25/4 – 22 Jens Portin 24/0 – 23 Joonas Laurikainen 25/3
Bench: 30 Jesse Öst 0/0, 11 Jani Koivisto 15/4, 13 Jani Sarajärvi 9/0, 26 Tommi Haanpää 2/0, 9 Björn-Erik Sundqvist 11/1, 16 Papa Niang 22/3, 21 Daniel Fellman 8/0, 20 Tillman Grove 3/0
Unavailable: 8 Jari Sara 0/0, 3 Heikki Aho 8/0, 1 Markus Koljander (gk)18/0 the rest of the season, 2 Jani Tanska 20/1
Coach : Alexei Eremenko Sr
VPS (8.) - IFK Mariehamn (4.)
VPS: 3-0-0-1-3-1
MIFK:1-0-3-0-0-3
Head-to-head:3-3-3
Last meeting in the league:5.7.2009 IFK – VPS 0-0
There is not too much in the air at Vaasa either. VPS will finish mid-table as expected, and IFK Mariehamn has already secured their 4th place in the league, which in the best case would leave them a chance to earn a place in the Europe League qualifications next season. All they need is Honka to win the cup and not to win the league, a prospect that is well possible.
There have been talks of some VPS players getting contracts abroad, but nothing has been cofirmed yet. The most likely players to go are gk Sillanpää and center back Jani Lyyski.
Last week VPS drew 3-3 at Kuopio with KuPS while IFK won JJK 3-1 at home.
VPS: 12 Henrik Moisander (gk) 8/0 - 8 Jani Lyyski 25/3 – 4 Jussi Äijälä 20/0 – 19 Jan Berg 24/0 – 3 Lawrence Smith 21/3 – 7 Tero Koskela 23/2 – 14 Jens Nygård 25/3 - 22 Tony Björk 25/4 - 10 Antonio Inutile 24/5 – 23 Jyri Hietaharju 24/3 - 20 Rikard Lindroos 16/2
Bench: 9 Jussi Aalto 16/1, 25 Pekka Kainu 20/1, 21 Arttu Seppälä 3/1, 16 Jyrki Saranpää 15/1, 11 Toni Hahto 14/0, 1 Henri Sillanpää 20/0
Unavailable: 2 Jan Ahlvik 0/0 & 24 Benjamin Slotte 0/0
Coach: Petri Vuorinen
MIFK : 29 Gustav Långbacka 25/0 - 24 Mate Dujilo 21/1 - 6 Marcus Olofsson 24/4 – 22 Alexandros Pappas 23/0 – 3 Patrik Rikama 22/1 – 8 Kenneth Gustavsson 22/2 - 9 Ante Simunac 21/4 – 10 Tamás Gruborovics 24/8 – 15 Amos Ekhalie 13/1 – 30 Sasha Anttilainen 14/1
Bench: 1 Willis Ochieng (gk) 1/0, 2 Dmytro Voloshyn 10/0, 18 Dmytro Pronevych 5/0, 11 Mika Niskala 22/1, 14 Arsim Gashi 21/1, 26 Wilhelm Ingves 23/4, 4 Johan Carlsson 19/1, 21 Jimmy Sundman 1/0
Unavailable: 23 Paulus Arajuuri 20/1
Coach : Pekka Lyyski
TPS (3.) - Honka (2.)
TPS: 1-3-0-3-3-1
Honka :3-3-0-3-3-3
Head-to-head:3-4-6
Last meeting in the league:6.7.2009 Honka – TPS 0-0
Everything is still out in the open for both teams, depending on the result of this match and the match between HJK and Jaro both teams can end up either as winners, runners-up, or the third in the league. They are three points behind leaders HJK, but with a superior goal-difference either of team would go past HJK in equal points. If they draw, then the final standings are HJK, Honka, TPS.
A good season for both teams, but both teams must be regretful for some points lost during the road. TPS lost too many points to JJK, while Honka had too much trouble in the hands of Inter Turku and lost both games. All the mutual matches between the top three have been draws so far this season, by winning this there is still a chance for the title!
Last week MYPA took two points from TPS by a 2-2 draw, and Honka scored no more or less than nine goals in the RoPS net.
Kasper Hämäläinen, the mf of TPS was with Finland in Hamburg agaist Germany in the starting eleven in the game that ended 1-1, and Joel Perovuo from Honka had also been invited to the national team. Hermanni Vuorinen, the League´s top scorer was a reserve player staying at home, but being invited from Veikkausliiga is something that does not happen every day.
The teams met in the cup some weeks ago, and Honka took an away win at 2-6 on extra time. This is the match of the season for both teams, only shadowed by the fact that HJK is still leading the table.
TPS: 12 Jukka Lehtovaara 24/0 – 2 Iiro Aalto 23/0 – 34 Jussi Kujala 24/3 - 6 Jaakko Nyberg 22/2 - 7 Sami Rähmönen 25/0 – 8 Jarno Heinikangas 25/0 – 9 Mikko Manninen 23/2 – 14 Kasper Hämäläinen 24/0 – 28 Mikko Paatelainen 25/9 – 20 Babatunde Wusu 24/9 - 21 Wayne Brown 25/9
Bench: 11 Mika Ääritalo 14/3, 29 Yll Hoxha 10/0, 1 Jani Tuomala (gk) 1/0, 10 Riku Riski 22/5, 18 Chris Cleaver 21/0, 4 Igor Jovanovic 5/0
Out: 5 Simo Valakari 7/0
Coach: Pasi Rautiainen
Honka: 1 Tuomas Peltonen 20/0 – 2 Sampo Koskinen 18/0 - 19 Rami Hakanpää 23/3 - 3 Roope Heilala 17/1 - 11 Hannu Haarala 16/0 - 28 Rasmus Schuller 18/2 - 20 Nicolas Otaru 22/3 - 21 Joel Perovuo 24/4 - 17 Demba Savage 23/5 - 6 Hermanni Vuorinen 25/16 - 10 Jami Puustinen 24/12
Bench: 12 Janne Henriksson (gk) 6/0, 15 Aleksandr Kokko 18/2, 14 Jussi Vasara 25/7, 7 John Weckström 12/2, 5 Henri Aalto 13/0, 13 Ville Koskimaa 14/3, 26 Jaakko Lepola 16/4
Out:
Coach: Mika Lehkosuo
There is more to read at NFN however.
I will update if I have time, but I will a couple of days on the road. There is very little worth betting anyway. Or how the hell should I know?
JJK (13.) - Tampere U (7. )
JJK : 0-0-0-0-0-0
TamU: 3-3-0-1-3-0
Head-to-head:0-0-2
Last meeting in the league: 7.4.2009 TamU – JJK 1-0
JJK do need a point from this match to secure the place in the play-offs and avoid getting straitght relegation, as they are now two points ahead of the last-place RoPS with better goal difference. Their form does not support the idea of points as they have lost 6 matches in a row, but this time they have a visiting team who has nothing to play for. JJK have full squad available.
Tampere United have nothing at stake here, and the main focus is in the Cup where they will host FC Honka next week in the semifinals. Rafinha 25/7 and Jari Niemi 24/1 are suspended, and at least Vili Savolainen might be rested to avoid a danger of suspension for the cup match. Antti Pohja 8/1, is again fit to play.
Last week JJK lost away at Mariehamn 3-1 and TamU lost 0-2 against Lahti at home.
According to the latest reports by the league the home team gk Szerovay was a target for an attempt of bribery, but the origin of the crime is still unknown. EDIT: The culprit was a hungarian football, mostly likely for betting purposes and not acting on behalf of any club.
JJK: 30 Mihaly Szerovay 23/0 – 25 Dejan Brankovic 4/0 - 5 Ik Kuyng Nam 22/7 – 7 Anssi Viren 23/1 – 9 Mika Lahtinen 25/5 – 10 Tommi Kari 22/5 – 14 Jukka Sinisalo 24/0 – 19 Christian Sund 22/1 – 13 Tuomas Latikka 24/0 - 23 Patrick Poutiainen 12/1 – 11 Georgij Hristov 9/1
Bench: 31 Antti-Jussi Karnio (gk) 3/0, 8 Matti Lähitie 18/0, 18 Zakaria Abahassine 18/0, 3 Janne Hannula 18/0, 22 Shkumbiu Arsllani 6/0, 6 Jukka-Pekka Tuomanen 15/0, 15 Antto Tapaninen 3/0
Out: 21 Toni Koskela 17/0 for the rest of the season
Coach: Ville Priha
TamU: 1 Mikko Kavén (gk) 14/0 - 8 Antti Pohja 9/1 - 13 Sakari Saarinen 23/0 - 9 Juha Pirinen 10/0 - 17 Vili Savolainen 22/0 - 16 Ilari Ruuth 13/0 - 14 Jusu Karvonen 11/0 - 22 Henri Scheweleff 24/1 - 11 Aleksei Kangaskolkka 24/6 - 5 Antti Ojanperä 20/1 - 10 Tomi Petrescu 13/3
Bench: 21 Jonne Hjelm 25/3, 12 Juha Soukiala (gk) 11/0, 4 Jesse-Juho Kuusisto 7/0, 28 Jaakko Ruuskanen 1/0,
Out: 2 Toni Järvinen 0/0, 25 Aapo Lappalainen 2/0, 23 Chris James 2/1, 18 Rafinha 25/7 & 30 Jari Niemi 24/1 suspended
Coach: Ari Hjelm
RoPS (14.) - KuPS (12.)
RoPS: 0-0-0-1-0-0
KuPS: 3-3-0-0-0-1
Head-to-head:6-2-5
Last meeting in the league: 4.7.2009 KuPS – RoPS 3-0
RoPS need to win to have a chance to stay in the league as they are two points behind JJK, any other results leads to relegation for sure which they fully deserve. KuPS will be 12th and stay in the league, there is nothing to play for but perhaps the long fight in the cabinets against RoPS has rosen their adrenaline levels and KuPS go fighting for their last game of the season?
RoPS are still without suspended gk Kwon, and after last round´s thrashing at the hands of Honka one of the coaching duo Mika Lumijärvi got fired. RoPS had a lot of minor injuries last week, but their performance lacked exactly everything and the players were ashamed of their match and had a serious talk with the club management. The circumstances at this martch are arctic, as winter is about to come to the Arctic Circle.
KuPS are reportedly still training fully and have kept their playing humor despite not having anything at stake for them, but there is always a chance that they would rather see JJK in the league than RoPS as a middle-Finland derby, and are not going to give RoPS anything without a fight?
KuPS key player Dickson 10/4 is doubful, otherwise KuPS are with full squad.
RoPS lost last week away at Honka by a staggering 9-0, while KuPS drew an amicable 3-3 at home with VPS.
RoPS: 12 Kari-Pekka Syväjärvi (gk) 7/0 – 4 Stephen Kunda 24/0 – 15 Mika- Matti Maisonvaara 21/1 - 3 Marko Koivuranta 8/0 - 11 Chileshe Chibwe 23/2 - 23 Jeremieh Ani 5/2 - 30 Echiabhi Okodugha 25/5 - 6 Joonas Ikäläinen 24/2 - 19 Janne Turpeenniemi 19/0 - 8 Nchimunya Mweetwa 16/1 - 17 Ville Syväjärvi 16/0
Bench: 2 Godfrey Chibanga 21/0, 9 Zeddy Saileti 15/1, 13 Jukka Yrjänheikki 8/0, 20 Juha-Pekka Inkeröinen 10/0, 7 Jarno Tenkula 6/0, 5 White Simwanza 21/0, 10 Chanda Mwaba 22/1, 18 Christopher Musonda 24/4,
Out: 22 Juuso Majava 0/0, 1 Jung-Huyk Kwom (gk) 20/0
Coaches: Zeddy Saileti & Jorma Turpeenniemi
KuPS: 1 Ville Iiskola 21/0 – 8 Tero Taipale 25/0 – 20 Miikka Ilo 24/3 - 9 Balazs Balogh 19/1 - 23 Jussi-Pekka Savolainen 19/0 – 6 Tuomas Kuparinen 19/1 – 28 Raphael Udah 9/0 – 10 Ilja Venäläinen 23/7 - 15 Ollo 19/2 - 7 Miikka Turunen 23/3 - 26 Dickson Nwakaeme 10/4
Bench: 24 Atte Hoivala 12/0, 22 Jyrki Juvonen 1/0, 13 Betim Aliju 9/0, 27 Segun Ikudehinbu 7/0, 12 Joonas Pöntinen (gk) 5/0, 3 Janne Reinikainen 19/0, 18 Ville Strandman 5/0, 19 Juho Karppinen 4/2, 11 Pele Koljonen 20/5, 4 Patrik Turunen 16/0, 2 Joni Nissinen 1/0
Out: 5 Jani Hartikainen 10/0 for the rest of the season
Coach: Esa Pekonen
FC Lahti (11.) – Inter (6.)
Lahti: 0-0-0-3-0-3
Inter: 0-1-3-3-1-1
Head-to-head: 5-6-5
Last meeting in the league: 5.7.2009 Inter – Lahti 1-1
There is nothing to play for in the league, but the same teams will meet in the Cup semifinals next week at Lahti and this will most likely be a dress rehearsal where the goal is not to get injured or suspended, not really scoring any goals. A win here might give a mental advantage, but no risks will be taken and especially for the home side an experimental side is to be expected. Jari Litmanen has played two international matches during the international break and will most likely be rested. Juha Tuomi and Henri Toivomäki have been abroad with the youth national teams and might be rested.
From the Inter side there several players (Kauko, Ojala, Nikkari) with the youth national teams, but unless there are no new injuries they are not likely to be rested. Ari Nyman was with the National Team as well but did not play and is fully fit. Gk Bantamoi 18/0 is still doubtful but David Monsalve has replaced him well.
The replay in the Cup will be in the same place the 25th October with higher stakes, the winner goes to the Cup Final!
Last week Lahti won at Tampere 2-0 and Inter fought a point against HJK 1-1 in a match where they fully would have deserved to win.
FC Lahti: 1 Viktor Szentpeteri 15/0 – 23 Jarkko Värttö 5/0 - 3 Henri Toivomäki 23/0– 6 Kalle Eerola 21/2 - 8 Mohamed Fofana 23/4 - 9 Rafael 23/4 – 11 Drilon Shala 25/8 – 14 Konsta Hietanen 24/0 – 10 Jari Litmanen 13/2 - 17 Eero Korte 25/2
Bench: 21 Kaarlo Rantanen 11/0, 22 Juha Tuomi (gk) 11/0, 20 Jonne Kemppinen 19/2, 13 Jussi Länsitalo 14/2, 5 Jari Holopainen 1/0, 12 Toni Huuhka 21/1, 5 Juho-Matti Heikari 3/0, 19 Riku Heini 16/0
Unavailable: 7 Jukka Veltheim 2/0 for the rest of the season, 16 Jussi Heikkinen 2/0, 4 Janne Moilanen 7/0, 2 Heikki Haara 18/1
Coach : Ilkka Mäkelä
Inter Turku: 1 Patrick Bantamoi (gk)18/0 – 6 Jermu Gustafsson 7/0 – 7 Ari Nyman 25/0 – 11 Timo Furuholm 23/11 – 14 Joni Aho 22/2 – 18 Ats Purje 20/3 – 15 Severi Paajanen 25/0 - 17 Mika Ojala 22/7 - 5 Alberto Ramirez 23/1 - 29 Henri Lehtonen 23/1 - 22 Sami Sanevuori 17/0
Bench: 8 Touko Tumanto 13/0, 13 Eemeli Reponen (gk) 2/0, 12 David Monsalve (gk) 6/0, 19 Aristides Pertot 17/1, 3 Claudio Verino 13/1, 23 Ville Nikkari 14/0, 30 Martin Civit 0/0, 9 Guillano Grot 16/3, 27 Kennedy 20/2, 24 Joni Kauko 19/3
Out:
Coach: Job Dragtsma
Haka (5.) - MYPA (9.)
Haka: 1-1-0-3-3-0
MYPA: 3-3-0-1-0-1
Head-to-head:8-3-7
Last meeting in the league: 5.7.2009 MYPA – Haka 0-2
Two traditional teams with paper mill sponsorship background meet in this match which has no importance to either of teams. Haka is still fifth in the league because of the good run in the early stages of the league, and MYPA never really took part in the competition and are probably just happy that the season is ending. In the history it has been surprisingly often the away team who has taken more points, and as this is the last match for two MYPA icons Saku Puhakainen and Toni Huttunen at least the MYPA will come to this match with full speed.
Last week Haka lost 1-0 away at Jaro, and MYPA slowed down TPS hopes for the title with a 2-2 draw.
Haka could be giving some of their youth players a chance to convince the new manager Sami Ristilä, and the latest recruit Estonian Maido Pakk got his first match already last week. There were no absentees during the international break in either of the teams.
Haka: 1 Janne Korhonen 25/0 - 4 Markus Joenmäki 14/0 - 3 Petri Viljanen 17/0 - 21 Pietari Holopainen 21/5 - 10 Mika Mäkitalo 22/4 - 6 Sebastian Strandvall 24/7 - 7 Mikko Innanen 25/5 - 11 Antti Hynynen 23/6 - 41 Valeri Minkenen 14/0 - 8 Jani Kauppila 23/1 - 17 Kalle Multanen 4/1
Bench: 12 Saku Pesonen (gk) 0/0, 18 Jari Nikkilä 20/0, 19 Juuso Salonen 4/0, 26 Jhon Cagua 5/0, 5 Kalle Parviainen 4/0, 22 Jarno Mattila 22/1, 25 Maido Pakk 1/0
Out: 2 Diego Corpache 15/1, 20 Sami Ristilä 16/2, 9 Niko Ikävalko 18/3,
Coach: Sami Ristilä
MYPA: 1 Antti Kuismala 24/0 – 4 Antti Uimaniemi 24/1 – 11 Ilari Äijälä 21/5 – 16 Toni Huttunen 25/2 - 6 Tuomo Könönen 24/1 - 5 Jarno Tuunainen 10/0 - 13 Toni Lindberg 17/2 – 18 Tuomas Aho 24/0 - 19 Maxim Votinov 18/6, 26 Cleiton 5/1 – 25 Antti Okkonen 6/0
Bench: 15 Ville Oksanen 22/1, 12 Mika Johansson (gk) 1/0, 8 Ady 17/2, 9 Saku Puhakainen 25/2, 24 Nebi Mustafi 13/1, 20 Felipe Benevedes 5/0, , 2 Miikka Multaharju 17/0
Unavailable: 3 Sampsa Timoska 8/0 injured, 7 Ben Webster 20/0 – 14 Tosaint Ricketts 16/5 injured
Coach : Janne Lindberg
HJK (1.) - Jaro (10.)
HJK: 1-3-3-3-3-3
Jaro: 1-3-3-0-0-3
Head-to-head:11-6-2
Last meeting in the league: 5.7.2009 Jaro – HJK 0-2
One of the two matches this round that has huge importance. HJK is leading the tabel by three points which means that a draw would see them through to celebrating the title, but by losing the winner of the match TPS – Honka would go past them because of a superior goal difference.
For Jaro the only motivation is not to be second year in the row the team the sees their opponents win the title, last year they had a chance to ruin the party of Inter Turku away but could not quite make it and were left as by-watchers.
Important right winger Sebastian Sorsa returns from suspension to the line-up.
Last week HJK drew 1-1 at Inter in a match where they had a chance to secure the title by a win, and Jaro won Haka 1-0 at home.
Neither of the teams have had any players in international duty except Jaro midfielder Sebastian Mannström, and they concentrated fully on this last match of the season.
HJK: 1 Wille Wallén 25/0 – 3 Mikko Hauhia 24/0 – 5 Jukka Sauso 19/0 - 4 Medo 22/3 – 19 Aki Riihilahti 9/3 – 6 Cheyne Fowler 16/1 – 21 Petri Oravainen 15/0 – 10 Juho Mäkelä 25/8 - 13 Pyry Kärkkäinen 25/2 – 17 Dawda Bah 24/7 – 9 Sebastian Sorsa 24/6
Bench: 2 Tuomas Kansikas 10/0, 12 Jani Viander (gk) 0/0, 26 Johannes Westö 2/0, 27 Mikko Sumusalo 1/0, 31 Akseli Pelvas 19/5, 16 Jarno Parikka 23/3, 8 Ville Taulo 11/0, 15 Paulus Roiha 5/0, 14 Valeri Popovits 16/3
Unavailable: 7 Tuomas Haapala 6/0, 11 Mathias Lindström 24/1 suspended
Coach : Antti Muurinen
Jaro: 12 Vitali Teles (gk) 8/0 – 6 Janne Vellamo 22/0 - 5 Kristian Kojola 25/2 – 27 Urmas Rooba 5/0 - 7 Marco Matrone 19/1 – 10 Jonas Emet 24/3 – 17 Petter Meyer 24/6 - 18 Mikko Hyyrynen 22/4 – 19 Sebastian Mannström 25/4 – 22 Jens Portin 24/0 – 23 Joonas Laurikainen 25/3
Bench: 30 Jesse Öst 0/0, 11 Jani Koivisto 15/4, 13 Jani Sarajärvi 9/0, 26 Tommi Haanpää 2/0, 9 Björn-Erik Sundqvist 11/1, 16 Papa Niang 22/3, 21 Daniel Fellman 8/0, 20 Tillman Grove 3/0
Unavailable: 8 Jari Sara 0/0, 3 Heikki Aho 8/0, 1 Markus Koljander (gk)18/0 the rest of the season, 2 Jani Tanska 20/1
Coach : Alexei Eremenko Sr
VPS (8.) - IFK Mariehamn (4.)
VPS: 3-0-0-1-3-1
MIFK:1-0-3-0-0-3
Head-to-head:3-3-3
Last meeting in the league:5.7.2009 IFK – VPS 0-0
There is not too much in the air at Vaasa either. VPS will finish mid-table as expected, and IFK Mariehamn has already secured their 4th place in the league, which in the best case would leave them a chance to earn a place in the Europe League qualifications next season. All they need is Honka to win the cup and not to win the league, a prospect that is well possible.
There have been talks of some VPS players getting contracts abroad, but nothing has been cofirmed yet. The most likely players to go are gk Sillanpää and center back Jani Lyyski.
Last week VPS drew 3-3 at Kuopio with KuPS while IFK won JJK 3-1 at home.
VPS: 12 Henrik Moisander (gk) 8/0 - 8 Jani Lyyski 25/3 – 4 Jussi Äijälä 20/0 – 19 Jan Berg 24/0 – 3 Lawrence Smith 21/3 – 7 Tero Koskela 23/2 – 14 Jens Nygård 25/3 - 22 Tony Björk 25/4 - 10 Antonio Inutile 24/5 – 23 Jyri Hietaharju 24/3 - 20 Rikard Lindroos 16/2
Bench: 9 Jussi Aalto 16/1, 25 Pekka Kainu 20/1, 21 Arttu Seppälä 3/1, 16 Jyrki Saranpää 15/1, 11 Toni Hahto 14/0, 1 Henri Sillanpää 20/0
Unavailable: 2 Jan Ahlvik 0/0 & 24 Benjamin Slotte 0/0
Coach: Petri Vuorinen
MIFK : 29 Gustav Långbacka 25/0 - 24 Mate Dujilo 21/1 - 6 Marcus Olofsson 24/4 – 22 Alexandros Pappas 23/0 – 3 Patrik Rikama 22/1 – 8 Kenneth Gustavsson 22/2 - 9 Ante Simunac 21/4 – 10 Tamás Gruborovics 24/8 – 15 Amos Ekhalie 13/1 – 30 Sasha Anttilainen 14/1
Bench: 1 Willis Ochieng (gk) 1/0, 2 Dmytro Voloshyn 10/0, 18 Dmytro Pronevych 5/0, 11 Mika Niskala 22/1, 14 Arsim Gashi 21/1, 26 Wilhelm Ingves 23/4, 4 Johan Carlsson 19/1, 21 Jimmy Sundman 1/0
Unavailable: 23 Paulus Arajuuri 20/1
Coach : Pekka Lyyski
TPS (3.) - Honka (2.)
TPS: 1-3-0-3-3-1
Honka :3-3-0-3-3-3
Head-to-head:3-4-6
Last meeting in the league:6.7.2009 Honka – TPS 0-0
Everything is still out in the open for both teams, depending on the result of this match and the match between HJK and Jaro both teams can end up either as winners, runners-up, or the third in the league. They are three points behind leaders HJK, but with a superior goal-difference either of team would go past HJK in equal points. If they draw, then the final standings are HJK, Honka, TPS.
A good season for both teams, but both teams must be regretful for some points lost during the road. TPS lost too many points to JJK, while Honka had too much trouble in the hands of Inter Turku and lost both games. All the mutual matches between the top three have been draws so far this season, by winning this there is still a chance for the title!
Last week MYPA took two points from TPS by a 2-2 draw, and Honka scored no more or less than nine goals in the RoPS net.
Kasper Hämäläinen, the mf of TPS was with Finland in Hamburg agaist Germany in the starting eleven in the game that ended 1-1, and Joel Perovuo from Honka had also been invited to the national team. Hermanni Vuorinen, the League´s top scorer was a reserve player staying at home, but being invited from Veikkausliiga is something that does not happen every day.
The teams met in the cup some weeks ago, and Honka took an away win at 2-6 on extra time. This is the match of the season for both teams, only shadowed by the fact that HJK is still leading the table.
TPS: 12 Jukka Lehtovaara 24/0 – 2 Iiro Aalto 23/0 – 34 Jussi Kujala 24/3 - 6 Jaakko Nyberg 22/2 - 7 Sami Rähmönen 25/0 – 8 Jarno Heinikangas 25/0 – 9 Mikko Manninen 23/2 – 14 Kasper Hämäläinen 24/0 – 28 Mikko Paatelainen 25/9 – 20 Babatunde Wusu 24/9 - 21 Wayne Brown 25/9
Bench: 11 Mika Ääritalo 14/3, 29 Yll Hoxha 10/0, 1 Jani Tuomala (gk) 1/0, 10 Riku Riski 22/5, 18 Chris Cleaver 21/0, 4 Igor Jovanovic 5/0
Out: 5 Simo Valakari 7/0
Coach: Pasi Rautiainen
Honka: 1 Tuomas Peltonen 20/0 – 2 Sampo Koskinen 18/0 - 19 Rami Hakanpää 23/3 - 3 Roope Heilala 17/1 - 11 Hannu Haarala 16/0 - 28 Rasmus Schuller 18/2 - 20 Nicolas Otaru 22/3 - 21 Joel Perovuo 24/4 - 17 Demba Savage 23/5 - 6 Hermanni Vuorinen 25/16 - 10 Jami Puustinen 24/12
Bench: 12 Janne Henriksson (gk) 6/0, 15 Aleksandr Kokko 18/2, 14 Jussi Vasara 25/7, 7 John Weckström 12/2, 5 Henri Aalto 13/0, 13 Ville Koskimaa 14/3, 26 Jaakko Lepola 16/4
Out:
Coach: Mika Lehkosuo
12.10.2009
Atlantis broke Viikingit dreams!
In a match without any motivation from the already relegated home side against a team who needed points for securing their place in the promotion play-offs there was a surprisinly well-spirited home side.
Atlantis were a bit lucky to score after a series of defending errors from the Viikingit side, but they did fight the match until the very end and at at least proved that the handicap on them - +1.5 - was not that well estimated.
I had my own doubts and decided to leave the betting decision until seeing them in action live, but missed my momentum in the snowy & stormy weather.
Viikingit were completely down after the game, and they need to win their last match on Saturday at home and hope for KPV to drop points in their own encounter at home against in-form Tornio to keep their promotion hopes alive.
At this moment the mental side is suffering, they lost the promotion last season in the last matches and the same seems to be happening again.
Nerves Viikingit.. nerves!
Atlantis were a bit lucky to score after a series of defending errors from the Viikingit side, but they did fight the match until the very end and at at least proved that the handicap on them - +1.5 - was not that well estimated.
I had my own doubts and decided to leave the betting decision until seeing them in action live, but missed my momentum in the snowy & stormy weather.
Viikingit were completely down after the game, and they need to win their last match on Saturday at home and hope for KPV to drop points in their own encounter at home against in-form Tornio to keep their promotion hopes alive.
At this moment the mental side is suffering, they lost the promotion last season in the last matches and the same seems to be happening again.
Nerves Viikingit.. nerves!
Germany - Finland on Wednesday
NFN Match report here, FT 1-1
I will update this when I get more info of who they are fielding, but a bit experimental Germany side with motivated young players fighting for their spot in front of a home crowd is way better than Finland with suspensions for two key defenders, injured and old and unemployd and ready-to-retire old timers.
Germany is about 80 % favourite in this, -1.25 with average goal expectations shows big value at 1.96
In case you are interested, join the discussion about who is playing and how and why at Nordic Football News.
Lineups by Kicker;
Aufstellung
R. Adler - Beck, Mertesacker, A. Friedrich, M. Schäfer - Rolfes, Hitzlsperger - Schweinsteiger, Trochowski - Cacau, Gomez
Trainer: Löw
Jääskeläinen - Lampi, Hyypiä, Heikkinen, Moisander - J. Johansson, Tainio, R. Eremenko, A. Eremenko - Litmanen - S. Kuqi
Trainer: Baxter
Kicker guess for Finland is not bad, not it should read like this;
Jääskeläinen - Lampi, Hyypiä, Heikkinen, Moisander -K.Hämäläinen, - Tim Sparv - R. Eremenko, Roni Porokara - Jari Litmanen - J.Johansson
I am especially worried about the right flank defensively. Hämäläinen and Lampi?
I will update this when I get more info of who they are fielding, but a bit experimental Germany side with motivated young players fighting for their spot in front of a home crowd is way better than Finland with suspensions for two key defenders, injured and old and unemployd and ready-to-retire old timers.
Germany is about 80 % favourite in this, -1.25 with average goal expectations shows big value at 1.96
In case you are interested, join the discussion about who is playing and how and why at Nordic Football News.
Lineups by Kicker;
Aufstellung
R. Adler - Beck, Mertesacker, A. Friedrich, M. Schäfer - Rolfes, Hitzlsperger - Schweinsteiger, Trochowski - Cacau, Gomez
Trainer: Löw
Jääskeläinen - Lampi, Hyypiä, Heikkinen, Moisander - J. Johansson, Tainio, R. Eremenko, A. Eremenko - Litmanen - S. Kuqi
Trainer: Baxter
Kicker guess for Finland is not bad, not it should read like this;
Jääskeläinen - Lampi, Hyypiä, Heikkinen, Moisander -K.Hämäläinen, - Tim Sparv - R. Eremenko, Roni Porokara - Jari Litmanen - J.Johansson
I am especially worried about the right flank defensively. Hämäläinen and Lampi?
11.10.2009
TPV - KooTeePee
Have to go against the motivated team here as the visitors from Kotka have found their play finally and gave Viikingit a footballing lesson last Monday.
TPV - KooTeePee + 0,25 @ 2.05
EDIT:Difficult to be happy with the latest results & myself. Three latest picks the wrong + 0.5 choice and match ending 2-1 just like today.
TPV - KooTeePee + 0,25 @ 2.05
EDIT:Difficult to be happy with the latest results & myself. Three latest picks the wrong + 0.5 choice and match ending 2-1 just like today.
9.10.2009
Klubi 04 - KPV
Some interesting info concerning Klubi 04 - KPV just came up. All I need is asian odds!
My deep throat insider is confident that KPV is avoiding the promotion play-offs and that they rather lose this match away than the last match at home against Tornio.
Several Klubi players are unavailable because of international duty in the U-teams, but it should not be the decisive factor here.
Klubi 04 + 0,5 @ 1.96 with a flat stake.
EDIT: FT 1-2 with a late KPV goal. Klubi controlled most of the match but KPV took the lead from their first real attack at 43 minutes.
My deep throat insider is confident that KPV is avoiding the promotion play-offs and that they rather lose this match away than the last match at home against Tornio.
Several Klubi players are unavailable because of international duty in the U-teams, but it should not be the decisive factor here.
Klubi 04 + 0,5 @ 1.96 with a flat stake.
EDIT: FT 1-2 with a late KPV goal. Klubi controlled most of the match but KPV took the lead from their first real attack at 43 minutes.
OPA - OPS, who gets promoted?
EDIT: FT 1-3.
Was not that nice, I had under 3 goals. Then at 0-2 I tried to cover it by over 2.5 as it sounded like there were more goals to come. Live bet got rejected, and the OPS scored their third. When the game was over OPA scored 1-3 at the last touch of the match, a goal no one cared about except me and I lost my bet. Tough luck, say..
The last round at Group C at Kakkonen and the match of the year for the locals at Oulu, as the fierce derby is played this Friday night and only the winner, or in the case of a draw, OPA will get promoted.
Both teams have made good work and invested a lot in this, OPS have had a better finish for the season and they have managed to fili in the gap they still had some 5 rounds ago, and the promotion is still open for grabs, the winner takes it all!
In the first match OPA thrashed OPS 0-3, and the expert opinion apart from the local bookie Veikkaus sees OPA as a better team, but it should be tight as hell. The opinion of Veikkaus is a bit worrying though, and they are perhaps forced to drop the odds sooner or later?
The asian bookies have reacted to the situation surprisingly well, the line was 0 and OPA had been found as a favourite. Have to given them credit for that, but I also had to change my original plan of a bet for this, and took u3 goals @ 1.94 instead as OPA winning shows no significant value.
H2H:
17.07.09 Kakkonen Lohko C OPS-jp vs. FC OPA 0:3
20.08.08 Kakkonen Lohko C OPS-jp vs. FC OPA 1:0
24.05.08 Kakkonen Lohko C FC OPA vs. OPS-jp 1:1
FC OPA 25 20 3 2 81-18 63
OPS-jp 25 20 3 2 65-24 63
FC YPA 25 18 1 6 65-31 55
VIFK 25 13 6 6 46-26 45
Seinäjoen JK 25 14 1 10 55-50 43
FCV 25 11 2 12 56-50 35
JBK 25 10 5 10 45-43 35
GBK 25 8 6 11 33-35 30
FC Santa Claus 25 9 2 14 50-71 29
FCJ 25 7 6 12 38-54 27
PK-37 25 7 5 13 31-44 26
OLS 25 5 6 14 39-58 21
Norrvalla FF 25 4 4 17 38-80 16
Virkiä 25 2 4 19 31-89 10
Was not that nice, I had under 3 goals. Then at 0-2 I tried to cover it by over 2.5 as it sounded like there were more goals to come. Live bet got rejected, and the OPS scored their third. When the game was over OPA scored 1-3 at the last touch of the match, a goal no one cared about except me and I lost my bet. Tough luck, say..
The last round at Group C at Kakkonen and the match of the year for the locals at Oulu, as the fierce derby is played this Friday night and only the winner, or in the case of a draw, OPA will get promoted.
Both teams have made good work and invested a lot in this, OPS have had a better finish for the season and they have managed to fili in the gap they still had some 5 rounds ago, and the promotion is still open for grabs, the winner takes it all!
In the first match OPA thrashed OPS 0-3, and the expert opinion apart from the local bookie Veikkaus sees OPA as a better team, but it should be tight as hell. The opinion of Veikkaus is a bit worrying though, and they are perhaps forced to drop the odds sooner or later?
The asian bookies have reacted to the situation surprisingly well, the line was 0 and OPA had been found as a favourite. Have to given them credit for that, but I also had to change my original plan of a bet for this, and took u3 goals @ 1.94 instead as OPA winning shows no significant value.
H2H:
17.07.09 Kakkonen Lohko C OPS-jp vs. FC OPA 0:3
20.08.08 Kakkonen Lohko C OPS-jp vs. FC OPA 1:0
24.05.08 Kakkonen Lohko C FC OPA vs. OPS-jp 1:1
FC OPA 25 20 3 2 81-18 63
OPS-jp 25 20 3 2 65-24 63
FC YPA 25 18 1 6 65-31 55
VIFK 25 13 6 6 46-26 45
Seinäjoen JK 25 14 1 10 55-50 43
FCV 25 11 2 12 56-50 35
JBK 25 10 5 10 45-43 35
GBK 25 8 6 11 33-35 30
FC Santa Claus 25 9 2 14 50-71 29
FCJ 25 7 6 12 38-54 27
PK-37 25 7 5 13 31-44 26
OLS 25 5 6 14 39-58 21
Norrvalla FF 25 4 4 17 38-80 16
Virkiä 25 2 4 19 31-89 10
8.10.2009
Rebels against Palloliitto
Some eager Finland supporters have got too much beer and paint last night and they decided to give the FA this message which freely translates as **** ***, FA!
It was painted on the wall of the Football Association at Finnair Stadium, the venue where Finland U21 tonight meet Holland in the EC - qualifier.
It was painted on the wall of the Football Association at Finnair Stadium, the venue where Finland U21 tonight meet Holland in the EC - qualifier.
Finland - Netherlands U21 on Friday 9.10.2009
Photo by Lehtikuva/Ilta-SanomatEDIT: FT 0-1, match report by Nordic Football News here.
Finland receiced very bad news in the form of their first choice goalkeeper Jukka Lehtovaara´s (TPS Turku) injury.
He will be replaced by an ex-TPS gk Lukas Hradecky from Esbjerg, who is not such a match-winner that anything valuable could be expected from this match for the home side.
Holland beat easily Finland some weeks ago at home, and since then not much has changed, Finland is weakened, they have also lost against Poland and their home match is not getting any media attention and will probably lack support.
Another win for Holland is in the cards, probably with a clear margin.
My pick; Holland - 0.75 @ 1.91
Finland;
Lukas Hradecky, Esbjerg fB – 2 / 0
Paulus Arajuuri, IFK Mariehamn – 6 / 0
Markus Joenmäki, FC Haka – 1 / 0
Mikko Sumusalo, HJK – 1 / 0
Henri Aalto, FC Honka – 5 / 0
Ville Nikkari, FC Inter – 5 / 0
Jukka Raitala, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 21 / 0
Joona Toivio, Stormvogels Telstar – 5 / 0
Toni Kolehmainen, AC Oulu – 4 / 0
Sebastian Mannström, FF Jaro – 6 / 0
Riku Riski, TPS – 6 / 1
Joni Kauko, FC Inter – 2 / 0
Jonne Hjelm, Tampere United – 2 / 0
Mika Ojala, FC Inter – 12 / 1
Aleksei Kangaskolkka, Tampere United – 4 / 0
Teemu Pukki, FC Sevilla – 8 / 1
Akseli Pelvas, HJK – 6 / 1
Sakari Mattila, Ascoli Calcio – 6 / 0
Holland:
Vurnon Anita (Ajax)
Nacer Barazite (Arsenal)
Diego Biseswar (Feyenoord)
Daley Blind (Ajax)
Jeffrey Bruma (Chelsea)
Mitchell Donald (Ajax)
Rens van Eijden (N.E.C.)
Marvin Emnes (Middlesbrough)
Leroy Fer (Feyenoord)
Jan-Arie van der Heijden (Willem II)
Daryl Janmaat (sc Heerenveen)
Siem de Jong (Ajax)
Tim Krul (Newcastle United)
Nicky Kuiper (FC Twente)
Sergio Padt (Ajax)
Erik Pieters (PSV)
Kevin Strootman (Sparta Rotterdam)
Georginio Wijnaldum (Feyenoord)
Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Utrecht)
Mark van der Maarel (FC Utrecht)
Lads at the football fan forum are proposing the following line-up for Finland;
-------------Pukki-------------
Mannström---Riski---------Ojala
-------Kauko---Kolehmainen----
Raitala--Toivio--Arajuuri--Nikkari
----------Hradecky------------
Where the obvious weak points would be right defender Nikkari and gk Hradecky. Pukki might also feel a bit lonely up front unless Riski can create some magic, which i doubt.
7.10.2009
Finland - Wales
Photo by Lehtikuva & Ilta-sanomat.Match report by Sky Sports; Ft 2-1
Match report by Nordic Football News here.
Finland has not been that poor as it is right now for a long time and picks for Welsh success at + 0,5 are definitely value when at least 1.90
There are no decent strikers in the Finnish squad, all of them are either injured, jobless or play in minor leagues without any real success, and there are suprisingly several players from the local Veikkausliiga, including the top striker Hermanni Vuorinen from FC Honka.
Finland drawing at Liechtenstein was not down to bad luck, it was quite a fair reflection of Stuart Baxter´s team´s abilities at this very moment.
Finland against Wales and Germany;
Jussi Jääskeläinen, Bolton Wanderers – 53 / 0
Otto Fredrikson, Lilleström SK – 3 / 0
Veli Lampi, FC Zürich – 15 / 0
Hannu Tihinen, FC Zürich – 75 / 5
Sami Hyypiä, Bayer 04 Leverkusen – 101 / 5
Petri Pasanen, Werder Bremen – 56 / 1
Niklas Moisander, AZ Alkmaar – 6 / 0
Ari Nyman, FC Inter – 19 / 0
Markus Heikkinen, SK Rapid Wien – 49 / 0
Teemu Tainio, Birmingham City FC – 50 / 6
Roman Eremenko, FC Dynamo Kyiv – 22 / 0
Joonas Kolkka, NAC Breda – 95 / 11
Roni Porokara, Örebro SK – 7 / 1
Tim Sparv, Halmstads BK – 3 / 0
Perparim Hetemaj, FC Twente – 2 / 0
Jonatan Johansson – 98 / 21
Jari Litmanen, FC Lahti – 127 / 31
Alexei Eremenko Jr., FC Metalist Kharkiv – 42 / 13
Kasper Hämäläinen, TPS – 2 / 0
Shefki Kuqi, TuS Koblenz – 58 / 7
Berat Sadik, SV Zulte Waregem – 4 / 0
Hermanni Vuorinen, FC Honka – 0 / 0
Niklas Tarvajärvi, Karlsruher SC – 4 / 0
The Welsh are not a top team either and at least Gabbidon and Ledley are doubftul, but the sorry state of Finland makes them only slightly favourites even at home. Germany next week looks like a mountain to climb.
RoPS fired coach - Breaking News
7th.Oct.2009 Rovaniemi
Mika Lumijärvi joins the long line of ex-coaches at RoPS. The timing of this action is rather questionable as there is only one match to play, and in this crucial match RoPS need a win against KuPS to get out of the last place and get a chance at the relegation play-offs.
Lumijärvi & Saileti had no success as a coaching duo and some of Lumijärvi´s selections were very interesting, but as the director of the club Risto Niva puts it" we could not really think of anything else."
The new management consists of Zeddy Saileti and Jorma Turpeenniemi.
Mika Lumijärvi joins the long line of ex-coaches at RoPS. The timing of this action is rather questionable as there is only one match to play, and in this crucial match RoPS need a win against KuPS to get out of the last place and get a chance at the relegation play-offs.
Lumijärvi & Saileti had no success as a coaching duo and some of Lumijärvi´s selections were very interesting, but as the director of the club Risto Niva puts it" we could not really think of anything else."
The new management consists of Zeddy Saileti and Jorma Turpeenniemi.
Time to remind you about the Shirt again
The journey from Oslo Norway to Cape Town for South African World cup is well under way.
It is not only about having fun on a bike, but also a mission to help the less fortunate than us.
Check it out, take part, forward the information wherever you are. The same info is also available in english here!
I am happy to pass any information or offers on bed, sofa, beer, company, football jerseys to Bjoern if available.
5.10.2009
Adeccoligan
Back in March this year I suggested to bet on Kongsvinger and/or Honefoss to win the league and now when there are 4 matches to play they are on top. Only slightly though, but the odds of 18.00 Kongsvinger were well worth it.
Go on Kongsvinger!
Lag K V U T + - P
1 Hønefoss 25 14 7 4 51 28 49
2 Kongsvinger 26 16 1 9 46 33 49
3 Haugesund 26 14 4 8 53 37 46
4 Sogndal 26 12 10 4 40 27 46
5 Sarpsborg 08 26 13 5 8 44 31 41
Ham-Kam who were the odds-on favourite before the season have managed to bag in miserable 33 points so far. And my prediction of Stavanger being the worst team is also wrong, they are 14th out of 16 points 7 points ahead of Skeid!
The whole league table here!
Go on Kongsvinger!
Lag K V U T + - P
1 Hønefoss 25 14 7 4 51 28 49
2 Kongsvinger 26 16 1 9 46 33 49
3 Haugesund 26 14 4 8 53 37 46
4 Sogndal 26 12 10 4 40 27 46
5 Sarpsborg 08 26 13 5 8 44 31 41
Ham-Kam who were the odds-on favourite before the season have managed to bag in miserable 33 points so far. And my prediction of Stavanger being the worst team is also wrong, they are 14th out of 16 points 7 points ahead of Skeid!
The whole league table here!
Viikingit - 0.5 @ 1.84
I know there are also oppositing opinions, but I see value in Viikingit tonight.
They are in good form, motivation is 100 %, there is a full squad available and they are a way better team than their hosts KooTeePee.
In the old days Kotka was a tough place to visit, but now these days have gone.
Stormy weather continues, the distance from Vuosaari is an hours drive in a bus, and the stakes are high for the visitors.
Not huge value, but worth taking.
EDIT: Ft 1-0. The winning goal came at 89 minutes, but honestly I must say that it was the best KooTeePee performance for a couple of years and they fully deserved to win. If there were more games left they would be promotion material.
They are in good form, motivation is 100 %, there is a full squad available and they are a way better team than their hosts KooTeePee.
In the old days Kotka was a tough place to visit, but now these days have gone.
Stormy weather continues, the distance from Vuosaari is an hours drive in a bus, and the stakes are high for the visitors.
Not huge value, but worth taking.
EDIT: Ft 1-0. The winning goal came at 89 minutes, but honestly I must say that it was the best KooTeePee performance for a couple of years and they fully deserved to win. If there were more games left they would be promotion material.
4.10.2009
Another week about to start in Finland
International match-week and Veikkausliiga is resting before the decisive last round and a lot is still out in the open,
on the top we have still 3 candidates for the title,
HJK 25 14 9 2 44-20 51
Honka 25 13 9 3 65-29 48
TPS 25 13 9 3 46-20 48
HJK need a point from their home match against Jaro to secure the title, otherwise the champion is the winner of the match TPS-Honka.
In the bottom
JJK 25 3 6 16 23-50 15
RoPS 25 3 4 18 20-66 13
RoPS need to win KuPS at home not to get relegated, in the other hand JJK only need a draw from TamU to secure the place in the relegation play-off. Judging by the latest match Honka - RoPs 9-0 there is very little to expect from RoPS.
At Ykkönen there 2-3 matches to go, and
AC Oulu 24 15 4 5 52-23 49
Viikingit 23 14 5 4 46-17 47
KPV 24 13 6 5 27-22 45
FC PoPa 24 10 8 6 47-35 38
FC Hämeenlinna 24 10 8 6 35-27 37
KooTeePee 23 10 6 7 20-16 36
PS Kemi 24 11 2 11 34-43 35
PK-35 23 9 5 9 27-25 32
Klubi-04 23 8 7 8 40-41 31
JIPPO 24 8 5 11 27-34 29
TPV 24 6 6 12 25-36 24
TP-47 24 6 6 12 26-38 24
Kiisto 24 4 5 15 23-46 17
Atlantis 24 4 3 17 21-47 15
The only thing we know for sure is that Atlantis (Helsinki) and Kiisto (Vaasa) will be relegated. The third one going down is most likely TPV (Tampere) or TP-47 from Tornio. JIPPO is not 100 % out of trouble yet.
Viikingit and Ac Oulu have the promotion in their own hands, the winner is promoted and the runner-up goes to play-offs against the 13th in the League, and it looks like JJK.
From Kakkonen there will be 3 promoted teams, more about them later, but one of them is a traditional club from Mikkeli, another one is from Oulu and the third one is either FC Espoo or LoPa.
on the top we have still 3 candidates for the title,
HJK 25 14 9 2 44-20 51
Honka 25 13 9 3 65-29 48
TPS 25 13 9 3 46-20 48
HJK need a point from their home match against Jaro to secure the title, otherwise the champion is the winner of the match TPS-Honka.
In the bottom
JJK 25 3 6 16 23-50 15
RoPS 25 3 4 18 20-66 13
RoPS need to win KuPS at home not to get relegated, in the other hand JJK only need a draw from TamU to secure the place in the relegation play-off. Judging by the latest match Honka - RoPs 9-0 there is very little to expect from RoPS.
At Ykkönen there 2-3 matches to go, and
AC Oulu 24 15 4 5 52-23 49
Viikingit 23 14 5 4 46-17 47
KPV 24 13 6 5 27-22 45
FC PoPa 24 10 8 6 47-35 38
FC Hämeenlinna 24 10 8 6 35-27 37
KooTeePee 23 10 6 7 20-16 36
PS Kemi 24 11 2 11 34-43 35
PK-35 23 9 5 9 27-25 32
Klubi-04 23 8 7 8 40-41 31
JIPPO 24 8 5 11 27-34 29
TPV 24 6 6 12 25-36 24
TP-47 24 6 6 12 26-38 24
Kiisto 24 4 5 15 23-46 17
Atlantis 24 4 3 17 21-47 15
The only thing we know for sure is that Atlantis (Helsinki) and Kiisto (Vaasa) will be relegated. The third one going down is most likely TPV (Tampere) or TP-47 from Tornio. JIPPO is not 100 % out of trouble yet.
Viikingit and Ac Oulu have the promotion in their own hands, the winner is promoted and the runner-up goes to play-offs against the 13th in the League, and it looks like JJK.
From Kakkonen there will be 3 promoted teams, more about them later, but one of them is a traditional club from Mikkeli, another one is from Oulu and the third one is either FC Espoo or LoPa.
3.10.2009
Weather in Finland on Sunday
is very stormy and it makes playing and watching football unpleasant. Rainy, windy, cold and dark, the whole package.
As they say, even a bad weather is better than no weather at all, at the moment I am not quite sure if it is true.
As they say, even a bad weather is better than no weather at all, at the moment I am not quite sure if it is true.
2.10.2009
Veikkausliiga 4th October 2009, the penultimate round
And some matches have a lot of motivation, some teams could not care less and the estimations are more difficult than usual, I will update them later but here some basic info regarding the round;
There is more Veikkausliiga at Nordic Football News!
MIFK (4.) – JJK (13.)
MIFK:3-1-0-3-0-3
JJK : 0-0-0-0-0-0
H2H:2-0-0
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 27.5.2009 JJK – MIFK 0-2
IFK won Jaro 2-1 last week while JJK managed to lose at home 1-2 against VPS even when VPS gk had received a red card early on the game and JJK had taken the lead. For IFK Mariehamn there is still a lot at stake as by reaching the fourth spot in the League they have a chance for European games next season, and JJK in their part received good news this week when RoPS were dropped three points are they are now two points behind JJK in the table when there are two rounds to go. At the moment JJK occupy the play-off place for relegation at 13th spot, and the team on the 14th place will get relegated automatically.
IFK have not yet lost at home this season, and as JJK have lost all of their last six matches it is easy to see the favourite. ” This is very important for us, and naturally for JJK too. We have played well the whole season, and we are going to get the 4th place which gives us the chance to qualify for Europa League.”, says IFK defender Paulus Arajuuri who returns to the squad after suspension and continues, ” I personally missed the first JJK – encounter due injury and look forward the last home match of the season.”
IFK Mariehamn offers this match free of charge for everyone and the stadium and the neighbourhoods are likely to be full and lively in this charming little town.
IFK have full squad available but mf Mika Niskala is doubtful, the only absentee for the JJK team who started the trip already on Friday, is striker Nam 22/7.
MIFK : 29 Gustav Långbacka 24/0 - 24 Mate Dujilo 20/1 - 6 Marcus Olofsson 23/3 – 22 Alexandros Pappas 23/0 – 3 Patrik Rikama 21/0 – 8 Kenneth Gustavsson 21/2 - 9 Ante Simunac 20/4 – 10 Tamás Gruborovics 23/8 – 15 Amos Ekhalie 12/1 – 30 Sasha Anttilainen 13/1
Bench: 1 Willis Ochieng (gk) 1/0, 2 Dmytro Voloshyn 9/0, 18 Dmytro Pronevych 5/0, 11 Mika Niskala 21/1, 14 Arsim Gashi 20/1, 26 Wilhelm Ingves 22/3, 4 Johan Carlsson 19/1, 21 Jimmy Sundman 1/0, 23 Paulus Arajuuri 19/1
Unavailable:
Coach : Pekka Lyyski
JJK: 30 Mihaly Szerovay 22/0 – 25 Dejan Brankovic 3/0 - 18 Zakaria Abahassine 17/0– 7 Anssi Viren 22/1 – 9 Mika Lahtinen 24/5 – 10 Tommi Kari 21/5 – 14 Jukka Sinisalo 23/0 – 19 Christian Sund 21/1 – 13 Tuomas Latikka 23/0 - 23 Patrick Poutiainen 11/1 – 11 Georgij Hristov 9/1
Bench: 31 Antti-Jussi Karnio (gk) 3/0, 8 Matti Lähitie 17/0, 3 Janne Hannula 17/0, 22 Shkumbiu Arsllani 6/0, 6 Jukka-Pekka Tuomanen 14/0, 15 Antto Tapaninen 2/0
Out: 21 Toni Koskela 17/0 for the rest of the season, 5 Ik Kuyng Nam 22/7 suspended
Coach: Ville Priha
KuPS (12.) – VPS (8.)
KuPS:3-0-3-3-0-0
VPS: 0-3-0-0-1-3
H2H:4-3-6
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 17.06.2009 VPS – KuPS 1-0
KuPS got excellent news this week as the 3 points they had already lost in the cabinets were returned, thus KuPS find themselves out of danger of relegation and can relax for the last two games. Last week KuPS lost against Honka 0-4 and VPS took an away victory 1-2 at JJK though playing most of the match with only ten players as gk Henrik Moisander got a red card early on. KuPS have no motivation, they were eliminated from the cup this week against Inter and the 12th place will be theirs in the league no matter what the last two matches. VPS have neither very little motivation, but the players have been promised bonuses according to the final standings and everything goes well for them they have a chance to rise a bit from the current 8th place.
From KuPS side Top striker Dickson is doubful, Aliju is with his native Macedonian U21 – team and the U19 – players Karppinen, Nissinen, Miettinen and Hoivala will be with the junior teams as there is no reward in winning this match. ”It hurts that we got out of the cup against Inter as we were not saving for anything but gave our 100 %, ” says KuPS defender Miikka Ilo, ” but of course, they were a bit better, especially in the start of the match.” He continues that ” I have no picture of VPS really, but i think that they are in the same situation and maybe we can expect an open match here on Sunday.”
VPS have played well their last two matches, ” perhaps it is because the pressure is off, ” says coach Petri Vuorinen, ” and we have attacked well. I do not mind if we concede a few goals as well, but I would like to have a guaranteed top striker, it would also boost the other´s confidence if there was someone who succeeds more often in scoring.”
VPS only absentee is suspended sesond choice goal-keeper Henrik Moisander.
KuPS: 1 Ville Iiskola 20/0 – 8 Tero Taipale 24/0 – 20 Miikka Ilo 23/3 - 9 Balazs Balogh 18/1 - 23 Jussi-Pekka Savolainen 18/0 – 6 Tuomas Kuparinen 18/1 – 28 Raphael Udah 8/0 – 10 Ilja Venäläinen 22/6 - 4 Patrik Turunen 15/0 - 7 Miikka Turunen 22/2 - 26 Dickson Nwakaeme 9/3
Bench: , 27 Segun Ikudehinbu 8/0, 12 Joonas Pöntinen (gk) 5/0, 3 Janne Reinikainen 18/0, 18 Ville Strandman 5/0,11 Pele Koljonen 19/5,
Out: 5 Jani Hartikainen 10/0 for the rest of the season, 15 Ollo 19/2 suspended, 2 Joni Nissinen 1/0, 24 Atte Hoivala 12/0, 22 Jyrki Juvonen 1/0, 19 Juho Karppinen 4/2, 13 Betim Aliju 9/0 (Macedonian U21 international duty)
Coach: Esa Pekonen
VPS: 1 Henri Sillanpää 19/0 - 8 Jani Lyyski 24/3 – 4 Jussi Äijälä 19/0 – 19 Jan Berg 23/0 – 3 Lawrence Smith 20/3 – 7 Tero Koskela 22/1 – 14 Jens Nygård 24/3 - 22 Tony Björk 24/3 - 10 Antonio Inutile 23/4 – 23 Jyri Hietaharju 23/3 - 20 Rikard Lindroos 16/2
Bench: 9 Jussi Aalto 16/1, 25 Pekka Kainu 19/1, 21 Arttu Seppälä 2/1, 16 Jyrki Saranpää 14/1, 11 Toni Hahto 14/0
Unavailable: 2 Jan Ahlvik 0/0 & 24 Benjamin Slotte 0/0, 12 Henrik Moisander (gk) 8/0 suspended
Coach: Petri Vuorinen
Honka (3.) - RoPS (14.)
Honka :3-3-0-3-3-3
RoPS: 1-0-0-0-1-0
H2H:3-2-1
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 28.06.2009 RoPS – Honka 1-2
Honka have been scoring freely lately and especially Jami Puustinen has been on fire and scored amazing three hat-tricks during last week! Honka won KuPS away 0-4 and City Stars in the Cup 0-3 last week. RoPS in turn hosted TPS but were no given no chances and they lost at home 0-4, and they also suffered a big loss in the cabinet when the three points they were earlier this season given in a contradictory match against KuPS were taken back, and RoPS dropped to the last place in the league when there are only two matches to play. They are trailing JJK by two points for the relegation play-off spot.
No one is expecting anything from the away team at the moment, and seems that the biggest enemy in this match is Honka themselves if the attitude is not right. ”It is not a bad team!”, reminds Honka coach Mika Lehkosuo, ” I did watch them against HJK and as long they are leading or at 0-0 their team work and defence is solid, they only drop their guard when they are behind. They have a huge amount of individual skill, and we can let them charge us 1 vs 1. ”
Honka have no injuries or suspensions, only doubftul player is defender Hannu Haarala. Top striker Hermanni Vuorinen was invited to join the national team against Wales and Germany.
RoPS have so far gathered one point from their travels this season – against JJK – and coach Mika Lumijärvi admits that ”we are the underdogs here. Honka is a top team and fighting for the title, and we have a lot of improvements to do. We will take the train on Saturday and stay the night in Helsinki, then take the night train back home after the game. We are fighting until the end!”
RoPs gk Kwon 20/0 is still suspended, striker Ani 4/2 and mf Syväjärvi 16/0 are sidelined due injury and some others have minor knocks.
Honka: 1 Tuomas Peltonen 19/0 – 2 Sampo Koskinen 17/0 - 19 Rami Hakanpää 22/2- 3 Roope Heilala 17/1 - 11 Hannu Haarala 15/0 - 28 Rasmus Schuller 17/2 - 20 Nicolas Otaru 21/3 - 21 Joel Perovuo 23/3 - 17 Demba Savage 22/4 - 6 Hermanni Vuorinen 24/15 - 10 Jami Puustinen 23/11
Bench: 12 Janne Henriksson (gk) 6/0, 15 Aleksandr Kokko 17/1, 14 Jussi Vasara 24/7, 7 John Weckström 11/1, 5 Henri Aalto 13/0, 13 Ville Koskimaa 13/1, 26 Jaakko Lepola 16/4
Out:
Coach: Mika Lehkosuo
RoPS: 12 Kari-Pekka Syväjärvi (gk) 6/0 – 4 Stephen Kunda 23/0 – 15 Mika- Matti Maisonvaara 20/1 - 3 Marko Koivuranta 8/0 - 11 Chileshe Chibwe 22/2 - 18 Christopher Musonda 23/4- 30 Echiabhi Okodugha 24/5 - 6 Joonas Ikäläinen 23/2 - 19 Janne Turpeenniemi 18/0 - 8 Nchimunya Mweetwa 15/1 - 5 White Simwanza 20/0
Bench: 2 Godfrey Chibanga 20/0, 9 Zeddy Saileti 15/1, 13 Jukka Yrjänheikki 7/0, 20 Juha-Pekka Inkeröinen 10/0, 7 Jarno Tenkula 5/0, 10 Chanda Mwaba 22/1,
Out: 22 Juuso Majava 0/0, 1 Jung-Huyk Kwom (gk) 20/0 suspended, 23 Jeremieh Ani 4/2, 17 Ville Syväjärvi 16/0
Coaches: Zeddy Saileti & Mika Lumijärvi
Inter Turku (6.) - HJK (1.) 16.00 CET on TV
Inter: 0-1-3-3-1-1
HJK: 1-3-3-3-3-3
H2H:1-4-13
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 28.06.2009 HJK – Inter 2-0
Inter drew 2-2 at home with TamU and got a 0-2 away win at KuPS in the cup, in the league they do not have anything to play for but the season is not yet over as they qualified to the final four in the cup. HJK have a chance of securing the title for the first time in 6 years time if they win and if TPS lose points at MYPA, and they are very much under pressure. Last week they won MYPA at home 1-0 in another unconvincing way, but it is the points and goals that count, not the style.
Inter captain Henri Lehtonen is suspended and gk Bantamoi is still sidelined, otherwise Inter have full squad available.
”Inter are a top team, but it shows that they lost their two best players after the season. Furuholm is still a dangerous striker, but their defence has not as good as last year, ” says HJK top goal-scorer Juho Mäkelä. ” We do not care how TPS or Honka play but concentrate on our own game, the title is in our own hands. Everyone does more than his share in the team at the moment and we deserve to get it and will show this spirit to all.”
HJK only absentee is long-term patient Tuomas Haapala, important mf Sebastian Sorsa returns from suspension.
Inter Turku: 12 David Monsalve (gk) 5/0– 6 Jermu Gustafsson 7/0 – 7 Ari Nyman 24/0 – 11 Timo Furuholm 22/11 – 14 Joni Aho 21/2 – 18 Ats Purje 19/3 – 15 Severi Paajanen 24/0 - 17 Mika Ojala 21/7 - 5 Alberto Ramirez 22/1 - 8 Touko Tumanto 12/0 - 22 Sami Sanevuori 16/0
Bench:13 Eemeli Reponen (gk) 2/0,, 19 Aristides Pertot 16/1, 3 Claudio Verino 13/1, 23 Ville Nikkari 13/0, 30 Martin Civit 0/0, 9 Guillano Grot 15/3, 27 Kennedy 20/2 24 Joni Kauko 18/2
Out: 29 Henri Lehtonen 23/1 suspended, 1 Patrick Bantamoi (gk)18/0
Coach: Job Dragtsma
HJK: 1 Wille Wallén 24/0 – 3 Mikko Hauhia 23/0 – 4 Medo 21/3 – 19 Aki Riihilahti 8/3 – 6 Cheyne Fowler 15/1 – 9 Sebastian Sorsa 23/6 – 10 Juho Mäkelä 24/8 - 13 Pyry Kärkkäinen 24/2 – 14 Valeri Popovits 16/3 – 17 Dawda Bah 23/6 – 11 Mathias Lindström 23/1
Bench: 2 Tuomas Kansikas 9/0, 12 Jani Viander (gk) 0/0, 26 Johannes Westö 2/0, 27 Mikko Sumusalo 1/0, 31 Akseli Pelvas 18/5, 16 Jarno Parikka 22/3, 8 Ville Taulo 10/0, 15 Paulus Roiha 5/0, 5 Jukka Sauso 19/0, 21 Petri Oravainen 15/0
Unavailable: 7 Tuomas Haapala 6/0
Coach : Antti Muurinen
TamU (7.) – Lahti (11.)
TamU: 0-3-3-3-0-1
Lahti: 0-0-0-0-3-0
H2H:9-4-5
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 27.06.2009 Lahti – TamU 2-1
TamU drew last week in the league with Inter 2-2, and then cruised to the semi-finals in the cup in the expense of Haka 1-3, in the league TamU have almost nothing to play for. Pretty much the same applies to FC Lahti who won 2nd division opponent Jazz 4-0 after having lost shamefully to Haka at home in the league by 2-4.
So both teams are in the cup and where they might meet one another, and have nothing to play for in the league so this might be a match of little motivation and risk-taking? Not so if we believe in Sakari Saarinen, TamU midfielder and the body of the fighting spirit itself, ” now at latest it is everyone´s turn to produce and give out everything, ” he says, ” there have been economical worries, injuries, talks of bankrupty and we have the youngest and cheapest team on the pitch I think, but we will not let it show!”
Antti Ojanperä returns from suspension for Tamu and they have new injury worries, mf Tomi Petrescu is doubtful.
Lahti had 8 players out of the cup match last Thursday and some of them might still be sidelined for minor injuries, ”The aim of the match is to improve our play and prepare for the Cup games, but naturally we are not planning to lose on purpose, ” says Lahti coach Ilkka Mäkelä. ” I am sure eveyone understands the situation we are in. ”
For Lahti the injury list is long and doubtful, the only absentees for sure are the long-term injured Veltheim, Hänninen, Haara, Moilanen and Heikkinen.
TamU: 1 Mikko Kavén (gk) 13/0 - 18 Rafinha 24/7 - 13 Sakari Saarinen 22/0 - 9 Juha Pirinen 9/0 - 17 Vili Savolainen 21/0 - 16 Ilari Ruuth 12/0 - 14 Jusu Karvonen 10/0 - 22 Henri Scheweleff 23/1 - 11 Aleksei Kangaskolkka 23/6 - 30 Jari Niemi 23/1 - 10 Tomi Petrescu 13/3
Bench: 21 Jonne Hjelm 24/3, 12 Juha Soukiala (gk) 11/0, 8 Antti Pohja 8/1, 4 Jesse-Juho Kuusisto 7/0, 28 Jaakko Ruuskanen 1/0, 5 Antti Ojanperä 19/1
Out: 2 Toni Järvinen 0/0, 25 Aapo Lappalainen 2/0, 23 Chris James 2/1,
Coach: Ari Hjelm
FC Lahti: 1 Viktor Szentpeteri 15/0 – 23 Jarkko Värttö 4/0 - 3 Henri Toivomäki 22/0 – 12 Toni Huuhka 20/1 - 6 Kalle Eerola 20/1 - 8 Mohamed Fofana 22/4 - 9 Rafael 22/4 – 11 Drilon Shala 24/7 – 14 Konsta Hietanen 23/0 – 10 Jari Litmanen 13/2 - 17 Eero Korte 24/2
Bench: 21 Kaarlo Rantanen 10/0, 22 Juha Tuomi (gk) 9/0, 20 Jonne Kemppinen 19/2, 13 Jussi Länsitalo 13/2, 5 Jari Holopainen 1/0, , 5 Juho-Matti Heikari 3/0, 19 Riku Heini 15/0
Unavailable: 7 Jukka Veltheim 2/0 for the rest of the season, 16 Jussi Heikkinen 2/0, 4 Janne Moilanen 7/0, 2 Heikki Haara 18/1, Mikä Hänninen
Coach : Ilkka Mäkelä
Jaro (10.) – Haka (5.)
Jaro:0-1-3-3-0-0
Haka: 1-1-0-0-3-3
H2H:3-4-11
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 28.6.09 Haka – Jaro 0-0
Jaro lost 1-2 at Mariehamn but would had deserved a bit more, while for Haka it was quite opposite and they surprisingly won at Lahti by 2-4 after having scored virtually every time they crossed the half-way line. In the cup they lost to TamU 1-3 at home and that result means that the season is over, there is nothing to fight for in the league anymore.
Jaro have a chance to improve the poor head to head statistics, as against TamU in the cup game Haka were out of discipline and there was nothing to remind them of the previous good couple of games. The life-line for European League games next season is so thin that probably they do not believe in it themselves, but coach Sami Ristilä has to say” we still have a slight chance and a couple of games to play.”
Jaro have improved since the new manager came in, and are likely to come focused for this last home game of the season, and on the last round they will be visiting HJK and probably have to witness the championship celebrations again from the other side of the pitch, last season they lost their last league game at Inter Turku.
No new injury worries for either of the teams, some experiments are likely to happen as there are no high stakes in the game.
Jaro: 12 Vitali Teles (gk) 7/0 – 6 Janne Vellamo 21/0 - 5 Kristian Kojola 24/2 – 27 Urmas Rooba 5/0 - 7 Marco Matrone 18/1 – 10 Jonas Emet 23/3 – 17 Petter Meyer 23/5 - 18 Mikko Hyyrynen 21/4 – 19 Sebastian Mannström 24/4 – 22 Jens Portin 23/0 – 23 Joonas Laurikainen 24/3
Bench: 30 Jesse Öst 0/0, 11 Jani Koivisto 14/4, 13 Jani Sarajärvi 9/0, 26 Tommi Haanpää 2/0, 9 Björn-Erik Sundqvist 10/1, 16 Papa Niang 21/3, 21 Daniel Fellman 8/0, 20 Tillman Grove 2/0
Unavailable: 8 Jari Sara 0/0, 3 Heikki Aho 8/0, 1 Markus Koljander (gk)18/0 the rest of the season, 2 Jani Tanska 20/1
Coach : Alexei Eremenko Sr
Haka: 1 Janne Korhonen 24/0 - 4 Markus Joenmäki 13/0 - 3 Petri Viljanen 16/0 - 21 Pietari Holopainen 20/5 - 10 Mika Mäkitalo 21/4 - 6 Sebastian Strandvall 23/7 - 7 Mikko Innanen 23/7 - 11 Antti Hynynen 22/6 - 41 Valeri Minkenen 14/0 - 8 Jani Kauppila 22/1 - 17 Kalle Multanen 3/1
Bench: 12 Saku Pesonen (gk) 0/0, 18 Jari Nikkilä 20/0, 19 Juuso Salonen 4/0, 26 Jhon Cagua 4/0, 5 Kalle Parviainen 3/0, 22 Jarno Mattila 22/1
Out:, 2 Diego Corpache 15/1, 20 Sami Ristilä 16/2, 9 Niko Ikävalko 18/3
Coach: Sami Ristilä
MYPA (9.) – TPS (2.)
MYPA: 1-3-3-0-1-0
TPS: 3-1-3-0-3-3
H2H: 7-3-8
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 27.6.2009 TPS – MYPA 3-1
MYPA lost at HJK away 1-0 and now host another title candidate TPS, who fetched all the points from Rovaniemi by a 0-4 away win. The biggest motivation for MYPA comes from the retirement news of MYPA – legends Saku Puhakainen and Toni Huttunen who are playing their last matches in front of the home crowd.
MYPA had very little to say against HJK though only losing by a narrow margin, but TPS might be a tougher opponent and they have played exceptionally well also on their travels. TPS are trailing HJK by three points, but they have a superior goal-difference if HJK happen to lose at Inter, and then there would be all three top teams still fighting for the championship on the last round when HJK host Jaro and TPS meet FC Honka.
No injury worries and no suspensions, but a lot of pressure for the visitors!
MYPA: 1 Antti Kuismala 23/0 – 4 Antti Uimaniemi 23/1 – 11 Ilari Äijälä 20/5 – 16 Toni Huttunen 24/2 - 6 Tuomo Könönen 23/1 - 5 Jarno Tuunainen 9/0 - 13 Toni Lindberg 16/2 – 18 Tuomas Aho 23/0 - 7 Ben Webster 20/0 – 14 Tosaint Ricketts 16/5 – 2 Miikka Multaharju 17/0
Bench: 15 Ville Oksanen 21/1, 12 Mika Johansson (gk) 1/0, 8 Ady 16/2, 9 Saku Puhakainen 24/2, 24 Nebi Mustafi 13/1, 20 Felipe Benevedes 4/0, 19 Maxim Votinov 17/4, 26 Cleiton 5/1
Unavailable: 3 Sampsa Timoska 8/0 injured,
Coach : Janne Lindberg
TPS: 12 Jukka Lehtovaara 23/0 – 2 Iiro Aalto 22/0 – 34 Jussi Kujala 23/3 - 6 Jaakko Nyberg 21/2 - 7 Sami Rähmönen 24/0 – 8 Jarno Heinikangas 24/0 – 9 Mikko Manninen 22/1 – 14 Kasper Hämäläinen 23/0 – 28 Mikko Paatelainen 24/9 – 20 Babatunde Wusu 23/8 - 21 Wayne Brown 24/9
Bench: 11 Mika Ääritalo 13/3, 29 Yll Hoxha 10/0, 1 Jani Tuomala (gk) 1/0, 10 Riku Riski 21/5, 18 Chris Cleaver 20/0, 4 Igor Jovanovic 5/0
Out: 5 Simo Valakari 7/0
Coach: Pasi Rautiainen
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MIFK (4.) – JJK (13.)
MIFK:3-1-0-3-0-3
JJK : 0-0-0-0-0-0
H2H:2-0-0
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 27.5.2009 JJK – MIFK 0-2
IFK won Jaro 2-1 last week while JJK managed to lose at home 1-2 against VPS even when VPS gk had received a red card early on the game and JJK had taken the lead. For IFK Mariehamn there is still a lot at stake as by reaching the fourth spot in the League they have a chance for European games next season, and JJK in their part received good news this week when RoPS were dropped three points are they are now two points behind JJK in the table when there are two rounds to go. At the moment JJK occupy the play-off place for relegation at 13th spot, and the team on the 14th place will get relegated automatically.
IFK have not yet lost at home this season, and as JJK have lost all of their last six matches it is easy to see the favourite. ” This is very important for us, and naturally for JJK too. We have played well the whole season, and we are going to get the 4th place which gives us the chance to qualify for Europa League.”, says IFK defender Paulus Arajuuri who returns to the squad after suspension and continues, ” I personally missed the first JJK – encounter due injury and look forward the last home match of the season.”
IFK Mariehamn offers this match free of charge for everyone and the stadium and the neighbourhoods are likely to be full and lively in this charming little town.
IFK have full squad available but mf Mika Niskala is doubtful, the only absentee for the JJK team who started the trip already on Friday, is striker Nam 22/7.
MIFK : 29 Gustav Långbacka 24/0 - 24 Mate Dujilo 20/1 - 6 Marcus Olofsson 23/3 – 22 Alexandros Pappas 23/0 – 3 Patrik Rikama 21/0 – 8 Kenneth Gustavsson 21/2 - 9 Ante Simunac 20/4 – 10 Tamás Gruborovics 23/8 – 15 Amos Ekhalie 12/1 – 30 Sasha Anttilainen 13/1
Bench: 1 Willis Ochieng (gk) 1/0, 2 Dmytro Voloshyn 9/0, 18 Dmytro Pronevych 5/0, 11 Mika Niskala 21/1, 14 Arsim Gashi 20/1, 26 Wilhelm Ingves 22/3, 4 Johan Carlsson 19/1, 21 Jimmy Sundman 1/0, 23 Paulus Arajuuri 19/1
Unavailable:
Coach : Pekka Lyyski
JJK: 30 Mihaly Szerovay 22/0 – 25 Dejan Brankovic 3/0 - 18 Zakaria Abahassine 17/0– 7 Anssi Viren 22/1 – 9 Mika Lahtinen 24/5 – 10 Tommi Kari 21/5 – 14 Jukka Sinisalo 23/0 – 19 Christian Sund 21/1 – 13 Tuomas Latikka 23/0 - 23 Patrick Poutiainen 11/1 – 11 Georgij Hristov 9/1
Bench: 31 Antti-Jussi Karnio (gk) 3/0, 8 Matti Lähitie 17/0, 3 Janne Hannula 17/0, 22 Shkumbiu Arsllani 6/0, 6 Jukka-Pekka Tuomanen 14/0, 15 Antto Tapaninen 2/0
Out: 21 Toni Koskela 17/0 for the rest of the season, 5 Ik Kuyng Nam 22/7 suspended
Coach: Ville Priha
KuPS (12.) – VPS (8.)
KuPS:3-0-3-3-0-0
VPS: 0-3-0-0-1-3
H2H:4-3-6
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 17.06.2009 VPS – KuPS 1-0
KuPS got excellent news this week as the 3 points they had already lost in the cabinets were returned, thus KuPS find themselves out of danger of relegation and can relax for the last two games. Last week KuPS lost against Honka 0-4 and VPS took an away victory 1-2 at JJK though playing most of the match with only ten players as gk Henrik Moisander got a red card early on. KuPS have no motivation, they were eliminated from the cup this week against Inter and the 12th place will be theirs in the league no matter what the last two matches. VPS have neither very little motivation, but the players have been promised bonuses according to the final standings and everything goes well for them they have a chance to rise a bit from the current 8th place.
From KuPS side Top striker Dickson is doubful, Aliju is with his native Macedonian U21 – team and the U19 – players Karppinen, Nissinen, Miettinen and Hoivala will be with the junior teams as there is no reward in winning this match. ”It hurts that we got out of the cup against Inter as we were not saving for anything but gave our 100 %, ” says KuPS defender Miikka Ilo, ” but of course, they were a bit better, especially in the start of the match.” He continues that ” I have no picture of VPS really, but i think that they are in the same situation and maybe we can expect an open match here on Sunday.”
VPS have played well their last two matches, ” perhaps it is because the pressure is off, ” says coach Petri Vuorinen, ” and we have attacked well. I do not mind if we concede a few goals as well, but I would like to have a guaranteed top striker, it would also boost the other´s confidence if there was someone who succeeds more often in scoring.”
VPS only absentee is suspended sesond choice goal-keeper Henrik Moisander.
KuPS: 1 Ville Iiskola 20/0 – 8 Tero Taipale 24/0 – 20 Miikka Ilo 23/3 - 9 Balazs Balogh 18/1 - 23 Jussi-Pekka Savolainen 18/0 – 6 Tuomas Kuparinen 18/1 – 28 Raphael Udah 8/0 – 10 Ilja Venäläinen 22/6 - 4 Patrik Turunen 15/0 - 7 Miikka Turunen 22/2 - 26 Dickson Nwakaeme 9/3
Bench: , 27 Segun Ikudehinbu 8/0, 12 Joonas Pöntinen (gk) 5/0, 3 Janne Reinikainen 18/0, 18 Ville Strandman 5/0,11 Pele Koljonen 19/5,
Out: 5 Jani Hartikainen 10/0 for the rest of the season, 15 Ollo 19/2 suspended, 2 Joni Nissinen 1/0, 24 Atte Hoivala 12/0, 22 Jyrki Juvonen 1/0, 19 Juho Karppinen 4/2, 13 Betim Aliju 9/0 (Macedonian U21 international duty)
Coach: Esa Pekonen
VPS: 1 Henri Sillanpää 19/0 - 8 Jani Lyyski 24/3 – 4 Jussi Äijälä 19/0 – 19 Jan Berg 23/0 – 3 Lawrence Smith 20/3 – 7 Tero Koskela 22/1 – 14 Jens Nygård 24/3 - 22 Tony Björk 24/3 - 10 Antonio Inutile 23/4 – 23 Jyri Hietaharju 23/3 - 20 Rikard Lindroos 16/2
Bench: 9 Jussi Aalto 16/1, 25 Pekka Kainu 19/1, 21 Arttu Seppälä 2/1, 16 Jyrki Saranpää 14/1, 11 Toni Hahto 14/0
Unavailable: 2 Jan Ahlvik 0/0 & 24 Benjamin Slotte 0/0, 12 Henrik Moisander (gk) 8/0 suspended
Coach: Petri Vuorinen
Honka (3.) - RoPS (14.)
Honka :3-3-0-3-3-3
RoPS: 1-0-0-0-1-0
H2H:3-2-1
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 28.06.2009 RoPS – Honka 1-2
Honka have been scoring freely lately and especially Jami Puustinen has been on fire and scored amazing three hat-tricks during last week! Honka won KuPS away 0-4 and City Stars in the Cup 0-3 last week. RoPS in turn hosted TPS but were no given no chances and they lost at home 0-4, and they also suffered a big loss in the cabinet when the three points they were earlier this season given in a contradictory match against KuPS were taken back, and RoPS dropped to the last place in the league when there are only two matches to play. They are trailing JJK by two points for the relegation play-off spot.
No one is expecting anything from the away team at the moment, and seems that the biggest enemy in this match is Honka themselves if the attitude is not right. ”It is not a bad team!”, reminds Honka coach Mika Lehkosuo, ” I did watch them against HJK and as long they are leading or at 0-0 their team work and defence is solid, they only drop their guard when they are behind. They have a huge amount of individual skill, and we can let them charge us 1 vs 1. ”
Honka have no injuries or suspensions, only doubftul player is defender Hannu Haarala. Top striker Hermanni Vuorinen was invited to join the national team against Wales and Germany.
RoPS have so far gathered one point from their travels this season – against JJK – and coach Mika Lumijärvi admits that ”we are the underdogs here. Honka is a top team and fighting for the title, and we have a lot of improvements to do. We will take the train on Saturday and stay the night in Helsinki, then take the night train back home after the game. We are fighting until the end!”
RoPs gk Kwon 20/0 is still suspended, striker Ani 4/2 and mf Syväjärvi 16/0 are sidelined due injury and some others have minor knocks.
Honka: 1 Tuomas Peltonen 19/0 – 2 Sampo Koskinen 17/0 - 19 Rami Hakanpää 22/2- 3 Roope Heilala 17/1 - 11 Hannu Haarala 15/0 - 28 Rasmus Schuller 17/2 - 20 Nicolas Otaru 21/3 - 21 Joel Perovuo 23/3 - 17 Demba Savage 22/4 - 6 Hermanni Vuorinen 24/15 - 10 Jami Puustinen 23/11
Bench: 12 Janne Henriksson (gk) 6/0, 15 Aleksandr Kokko 17/1, 14 Jussi Vasara 24/7, 7 John Weckström 11/1, 5 Henri Aalto 13/0, 13 Ville Koskimaa 13/1, 26 Jaakko Lepola 16/4
Out:
Coach: Mika Lehkosuo
RoPS: 12 Kari-Pekka Syväjärvi (gk) 6/0 – 4 Stephen Kunda 23/0 – 15 Mika- Matti Maisonvaara 20/1 - 3 Marko Koivuranta 8/0 - 11 Chileshe Chibwe 22/2 - 18 Christopher Musonda 23/4- 30 Echiabhi Okodugha 24/5 - 6 Joonas Ikäläinen 23/2 - 19 Janne Turpeenniemi 18/0 - 8 Nchimunya Mweetwa 15/1 - 5 White Simwanza 20/0
Bench: 2 Godfrey Chibanga 20/0, 9 Zeddy Saileti 15/1, 13 Jukka Yrjänheikki 7/0, 20 Juha-Pekka Inkeröinen 10/0, 7 Jarno Tenkula 5/0, 10 Chanda Mwaba 22/1,
Out: 22 Juuso Majava 0/0, 1 Jung-Huyk Kwom (gk) 20/0 suspended, 23 Jeremieh Ani 4/2, 17 Ville Syväjärvi 16/0
Coaches: Zeddy Saileti & Mika Lumijärvi
Inter Turku (6.) - HJK (1.) 16.00 CET on TV
Inter: 0-1-3-3-1-1
HJK: 1-3-3-3-3-3
H2H:1-4-13
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 28.06.2009 HJK – Inter 2-0
Inter drew 2-2 at home with TamU and got a 0-2 away win at KuPS in the cup, in the league they do not have anything to play for but the season is not yet over as they qualified to the final four in the cup. HJK have a chance of securing the title for the first time in 6 years time if they win and if TPS lose points at MYPA, and they are very much under pressure. Last week they won MYPA at home 1-0 in another unconvincing way, but it is the points and goals that count, not the style.
Inter captain Henri Lehtonen is suspended and gk Bantamoi is still sidelined, otherwise Inter have full squad available.
”Inter are a top team, but it shows that they lost their two best players after the season. Furuholm is still a dangerous striker, but their defence has not as good as last year, ” says HJK top goal-scorer Juho Mäkelä. ” We do not care how TPS or Honka play but concentrate on our own game, the title is in our own hands. Everyone does more than his share in the team at the moment and we deserve to get it and will show this spirit to all.”
HJK only absentee is long-term patient Tuomas Haapala, important mf Sebastian Sorsa returns from suspension.
Inter Turku: 12 David Monsalve (gk) 5/0– 6 Jermu Gustafsson 7/0 – 7 Ari Nyman 24/0 – 11 Timo Furuholm 22/11 – 14 Joni Aho 21/2 – 18 Ats Purje 19/3 – 15 Severi Paajanen 24/0 - 17 Mika Ojala 21/7 - 5 Alberto Ramirez 22/1 - 8 Touko Tumanto 12/0 - 22 Sami Sanevuori 16/0
Bench:13 Eemeli Reponen (gk) 2/0,, 19 Aristides Pertot 16/1, 3 Claudio Verino 13/1, 23 Ville Nikkari 13/0, 30 Martin Civit 0/0, 9 Guillano Grot 15/3, 27 Kennedy 20/2 24 Joni Kauko 18/2
Out: 29 Henri Lehtonen 23/1 suspended, 1 Patrick Bantamoi (gk)18/0
Coach: Job Dragtsma
HJK: 1 Wille Wallén 24/0 – 3 Mikko Hauhia 23/0 – 4 Medo 21/3 – 19 Aki Riihilahti 8/3 – 6 Cheyne Fowler 15/1 – 9 Sebastian Sorsa 23/6 – 10 Juho Mäkelä 24/8 - 13 Pyry Kärkkäinen 24/2 – 14 Valeri Popovits 16/3 – 17 Dawda Bah 23/6 – 11 Mathias Lindström 23/1
Bench: 2 Tuomas Kansikas 9/0, 12 Jani Viander (gk) 0/0, 26 Johannes Westö 2/0, 27 Mikko Sumusalo 1/0, 31 Akseli Pelvas 18/5, 16 Jarno Parikka 22/3, 8 Ville Taulo 10/0, 15 Paulus Roiha 5/0, 5 Jukka Sauso 19/0, 21 Petri Oravainen 15/0
Unavailable: 7 Tuomas Haapala 6/0
Coach : Antti Muurinen
TamU (7.) – Lahti (11.)
TamU: 0-3-3-3-0-1
Lahti: 0-0-0-0-3-0
H2H:9-4-5
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 27.06.2009 Lahti – TamU 2-1
TamU drew last week in the league with Inter 2-2, and then cruised to the semi-finals in the cup in the expense of Haka 1-3, in the league TamU have almost nothing to play for. Pretty much the same applies to FC Lahti who won 2nd division opponent Jazz 4-0 after having lost shamefully to Haka at home in the league by 2-4.
So both teams are in the cup and where they might meet one another, and have nothing to play for in the league so this might be a match of little motivation and risk-taking? Not so if we believe in Sakari Saarinen, TamU midfielder and the body of the fighting spirit itself, ” now at latest it is everyone´s turn to produce and give out everything, ” he says, ” there have been economical worries, injuries, talks of bankrupty and we have the youngest and cheapest team on the pitch I think, but we will not let it show!”
Antti Ojanperä returns from suspension for Tamu and they have new injury worries, mf Tomi Petrescu is doubtful.
Lahti had 8 players out of the cup match last Thursday and some of them might still be sidelined for minor injuries, ”The aim of the match is to improve our play and prepare for the Cup games, but naturally we are not planning to lose on purpose, ” says Lahti coach Ilkka Mäkelä. ” I am sure eveyone understands the situation we are in. ”
For Lahti the injury list is long and doubtful, the only absentees for sure are the long-term injured Veltheim, Hänninen, Haara, Moilanen and Heikkinen.
TamU: 1 Mikko Kavén (gk) 13/0 - 18 Rafinha 24/7 - 13 Sakari Saarinen 22/0 - 9 Juha Pirinen 9/0 - 17 Vili Savolainen 21/0 - 16 Ilari Ruuth 12/0 - 14 Jusu Karvonen 10/0 - 22 Henri Scheweleff 23/1 - 11 Aleksei Kangaskolkka 23/6 - 30 Jari Niemi 23/1 - 10 Tomi Petrescu 13/3
Bench: 21 Jonne Hjelm 24/3, 12 Juha Soukiala (gk) 11/0, 8 Antti Pohja 8/1, 4 Jesse-Juho Kuusisto 7/0, 28 Jaakko Ruuskanen 1/0, 5 Antti Ojanperä 19/1
Out: 2 Toni Järvinen 0/0, 25 Aapo Lappalainen 2/0, 23 Chris James 2/1,
Coach: Ari Hjelm
FC Lahti: 1 Viktor Szentpeteri 15/0 – 23 Jarkko Värttö 4/0 - 3 Henri Toivomäki 22/0 – 12 Toni Huuhka 20/1 - 6 Kalle Eerola 20/1 - 8 Mohamed Fofana 22/4 - 9 Rafael 22/4 – 11 Drilon Shala 24/7 – 14 Konsta Hietanen 23/0 – 10 Jari Litmanen 13/2 - 17 Eero Korte 24/2
Bench: 21 Kaarlo Rantanen 10/0, 22 Juha Tuomi (gk) 9/0, 20 Jonne Kemppinen 19/2, 13 Jussi Länsitalo 13/2, 5 Jari Holopainen 1/0, , 5 Juho-Matti Heikari 3/0, 19 Riku Heini 15/0
Unavailable: 7 Jukka Veltheim 2/0 for the rest of the season, 16 Jussi Heikkinen 2/0, 4 Janne Moilanen 7/0, 2 Heikki Haara 18/1, Mikä Hänninen
Coach : Ilkka Mäkelä
Jaro (10.) – Haka (5.)
Jaro:0-1-3-3-0-0
Haka: 1-1-0-0-3-3
H2H:3-4-11
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 28.6.09 Haka – Jaro 0-0
Jaro lost 1-2 at Mariehamn but would had deserved a bit more, while for Haka it was quite opposite and they surprisingly won at Lahti by 2-4 after having scored virtually every time they crossed the half-way line. In the cup they lost to TamU 1-3 at home and that result means that the season is over, there is nothing to fight for in the league anymore.
Jaro have a chance to improve the poor head to head statistics, as against TamU in the cup game Haka were out of discipline and there was nothing to remind them of the previous good couple of games. The life-line for European League games next season is so thin that probably they do not believe in it themselves, but coach Sami Ristilä has to say” we still have a slight chance and a couple of games to play.”
Jaro have improved since the new manager came in, and are likely to come focused for this last home game of the season, and on the last round they will be visiting HJK and probably have to witness the championship celebrations again from the other side of the pitch, last season they lost their last league game at Inter Turku.
No new injury worries for either of the teams, some experiments are likely to happen as there are no high stakes in the game.
Jaro: 12 Vitali Teles (gk) 7/0 – 6 Janne Vellamo 21/0 - 5 Kristian Kojola 24/2 – 27 Urmas Rooba 5/0 - 7 Marco Matrone 18/1 – 10 Jonas Emet 23/3 – 17 Petter Meyer 23/5 - 18 Mikko Hyyrynen 21/4 – 19 Sebastian Mannström 24/4 – 22 Jens Portin 23/0 – 23 Joonas Laurikainen 24/3
Bench: 30 Jesse Öst 0/0, 11 Jani Koivisto 14/4, 13 Jani Sarajärvi 9/0, 26 Tommi Haanpää 2/0, 9 Björn-Erik Sundqvist 10/1, 16 Papa Niang 21/3, 21 Daniel Fellman 8/0, 20 Tillman Grove 2/0
Unavailable: 8 Jari Sara 0/0, 3 Heikki Aho 8/0, 1 Markus Koljander (gk)18/0 the rest of the season, 2 Jani Tanska 20/1
Coach : Alexei Eremenko Sr
Haka: 1 Janne Korhonen 24/0 - 4 Markus Joenmäki 13/0 - 3 Petri Viljanen 16/0 - 21 Pietari Holopainen 20/5 - 10 Mika Mäkitalo 21/4 - 6 Sebastian Strandvall 23/7 - 7 Mikko Innanen 23/7 - 11 Antti Hynynen 22/6 - 41 Valeri Minkenen 14/0 - 8 Jani Kauppila 22/1 - 17 Kalle Multanen 3/1
Bench: 12 Saku Pesonen (gk) 0/0, 18 Jari Nikkilä 20/0, 19 Juuso Salonen 4/0, 26 Jhon Cagua 4/0, 5 Kalle Parviainen 3/0, 22 Jarno Mattila 22/1
Out:, 2 Diego Corpache 15/1, 20 Sami Ristilä 16/2, 9 Niko Ikävalko 18/3
Coach: Sami Ristilä
MYPA (9.) – TPS (2.)
MYPA: 1-3-3-0-1-0
TPS: 3-1-3-0-3-3
H2H: 7-3-8
Last game in Veikkausliiga: 27.6.2009 TPS – MYPA 3-1
MYPA lost at HJK away 1-0 and now host another title candidate TPS, who fetched all the points from Rovaniemi by a 0-4 away win. The biggest motivation for MYPA comes from the retirement news of MYPA – legends Saku Puhakainen and Toni Huttunen who are playing their last matches in front of the home crowd.
MYPA had very little to say against HJK though only losing by a narrow margin, but TPS might be a tougher opponent and they have played exceptionally well also on their travels. TPS are trailing HJK by three points, but they have a superior goal-difference if HJK happen to lose at Inter, and then there would be all three top teams still fighting for the championship on the last round when HJK host Jaro and TPS meet FC Honka.
No injury worries and no suspensions, but a lot of pressure for the visitors!
MYPA: 1 Antti Kuismala 23/0 – 4 Antti Uimaniemi 23/1 – 11 Ilari Äijälä 20/5 – 16 Toni Huttunen 24/2 - 6 Tuomo Könönen 23/1 - 5 Jarno Tuunainen 9/0 - 13 Toni Lindberg 16/2 – 18 Tuomas Aho 23/0 - 7 Ben Webster 20/0 – 14 Tosaint Ricketts 16/5 – 2 Miikka Multaharju 17/0
Bench: 15 Ville Oksanen 21/1, 12 Mika Johansson (gk) 1/0, 8 Ady 16/2, 9 Saku Puhakainen 24/2, 24 Nebi Mustafi 13/1, 20 Felipe Benevedes 4/0, 19 Maxim Votinov 17/4, 26 Cleiton 5/1
Unavailable: 3 Sampsa Timoska 8/0 injured,
Coach : Janne Lindberg
TPS: 12 Jukka Lehtovaara 23/0 – 2 Iiro Aalto 22/0 – 34 Jussi Kujala 23/3 - 6 Jaakko Nyberg 21/2 - 7 Sami Rähmönen 24/0 – 8 Jarno Heinikangas 24/0 – 9 Mikko Manninen 22/1 – 14 Kasper Hämäläinen 23/0 – 28 Mikko Paatelainen 24/9 – 20 Babatunde Wusu 23/8 - 21 Wayne Brown 24/9
Bench: 11 Mika Ääritalo 13/3, 29 Yll Hoxha 10/0, 1 Jani Tuomala (gk) 1/0, 10 Riku Riski 21/5, 18 Chris Cleaver 20/0, 4 Igor Jovanovic 5/0
Out: 5 Simo Valakari 7/0
Coach: Pasi Rautiainen
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