Match Report
Ilves II and NJS went into the game level on 3 points, 3rd against 1st in the table. NJS's recent output lagged their position: 51st on form over five rounds while 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.5/1 for Ilves II and 4/0 for NJS (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.94.
Defeat had followed defeat for NJS — eight in succession. The last-five ledger: Ilves II 7/15, NJS 0/15.
The venue was Tammelan Stadion, with room for 8,077 spectators. F. Ali took charge of the match — our records show 10 games refereed with an average of 0.0 yellow cards per game. On the scoreboard, Ilves II led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 4-0.
Goal scorers
Ilves II: Samuel Syrjänen (10'), Otto Tiitinen (51'), Hamidou Coulibaly (75'), Hamidou Coulibaly (89')
Key stats
Possession: Ilves II 70% · NJS 30% · Total shots: 30-1 · On target: 18-1 · Corners: 13-1