Match Report
The table read 2nd (JPS, 29 pts) against 1st (JS Hercules, 35 pts), 6 points apart. Recent form told a different story for JPS: only 43rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 7.67/8.67 for JPS and 10.33/8.83 for JS Hercules (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 3.46.
Momentum sat with JS Hercules, winners of their last five, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Over the last five, JPS had taken 4 of 15 points to JS Hercules's 15.
Viitaniemi tekonurmi staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: JS Hercules led 6-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-8.
Goal scorers
JPS: Joni Rintatalo (49') · JS Hercules: Mohammed Muritala Omotosho (39' og), Mohammed Muritala Omotosho (20'), Saku Sipola (4'), Eevert Sainila (14'), Mohammed Muritala Omotosho (33'), Eevert Sainila (46'), Arttu Rajalahti (45'), Arttu Rajalahti (54')
Key stats
Total shots: 15-12 · On target: 9-7