Match Report
The table gap was wide: 45 points between Honka (1st, 49 pts) and JPS (3rd, 4 pts). JPS's recent output lagged their position: 53rd on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: JPS 1.83 scored and 5 conceded per game, Honka 4.39 and 0.72, with the league averaging 2.17.
Defeat had followed defeat for JPS — three in succession. Momentum sat with Honka, winners of their last three, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Over the last five, JPS had taken 2 of 15 points to Honka's 13.
The venue was Viitaniemi tekonurmi, with room for 3,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Honka led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-4.
Goal scorers
Honka: Joshua Pulla (10'), Niilo Saarikivi (26'), Joshua Pulla (76'), Niilo Saarikivi (86')
Key stats
Possession: JPS 39% · Honka 61% · Total shots: 3-26 · On target: 0-12 · Corners: 0-11