Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: HPS (5th, 25 pts) held a 22-point advantage over MYPA (2nd, 3 pts). HPS had been under-performing their position — 48th on five-round form against 5th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: HPS 2.17 scored and 2.28 conceded per game, MYPA 3.5 and 2, with the league averaging 1.92.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: HPS led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-2.
Goal scorers
HPS: Benjamin Rekola (19'), Tuukka Ryhänen (26'), Saku Lilja (66'), Alexander Lindström (86'), Jooa Saukkonen (90') · MYPA: Otto Haimi (7'), Aleksi Onatsu (54')
Key stats
Possession: HPS 58% · MYPA 42% · Total shots: 19-9 · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 9-7