Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: SalPa (1st, 56 pts) held a 20-point advantage over GrIFK (6th, 36 pts). GrIFK had been under-performing their position — 26th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: SalPa 18.33 scored and 11.33 conceded per game, GrIFK 1.75 and 1.54, with the league averaging 2.39.
Five consecutive wins preceded this game for SalPa, having scored in 11 consecutive games. GrIFK came in having won three on the spin.
The venue was Salon Urheilupuisto Stadion in Salo. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.




