Match Report
In the standings it was Vaajakoski 2nd on 10 points, HaPK 4th on 3 — separated by 7. HaPK had been under-performing their position — 53rd on five-round form against 4th in the table. Against a league average of 2.17 goals per team per game, Vaajakoski ran at 3 scored and 2 conceded, HaPK at 1 and 4.17.
HaPK had lost nine in a row. From the last five rounds, Vaajakoski held 10 points of 15 and HaPK 0.
Viitaniemi tekonurmi, capacity 3,000, hosted the game. Vaajakoski led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Vaajakoski: Genc Kovaqi (18'), Matti Liimatainen (33'), Shoma Yahagi (52'), Tomi Koskiahde (90') · HaPK: Aapo Ruohio (35'), Aapo Ruohio (62')
Key stats
Possession: Vaajakoski 66% · HaPK 34% · Total shots: 24-11 · On target: 11-7 · Corners: 10-1