Match Report
The table gap was wide: 23 points between Ilves II (2nd, 34 pts) and FC Espoo (11th, 11 pts). Recent form told a different story for Ilves II: only 10th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 2.29/1.35 for Ilves II and 1.29/2.29 for FC Espoo (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.86.
The venue was Tammelan Stadion in Tampere, with room for 16,800 spectators. L. Matilainen took charge of the match — our records show 25 games refereed with an average of 1.5 yellow cards per game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Ilves II led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-2.