Match Report
The table read 9th (Ilves, 25 pts) against 12th (Mariehamn, 14 pts), 11 points apart. The last five rounds placed Mariehamn 3rd in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.55/1.68 for Ilves and 0.77/1.95 for Mariehamn (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Mariehamn had gone 13 games without a win.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Ilves have 4 wins to Mariehamn's 1, with 2 draws, at 2.57 goals per meeting.
Tammelan Stadion staged the fixture, a ground that holds 8,077. O. Reitala officiated: 85 games logged, averaging 1.8 yellow cards each. Ilves led 2-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 2-0.
Goal scorers
Ilves: Teemu Hytönen (25'), Jardell Kanga (45')
Key stats
Possession: Ilves 45% · Mariehamn 55% · Total shots: 8-16 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 4-11