Match Report
In the standings it was KuPS Akatemia II 6th on 20 points, Yllätys 4th on 27 — separated by 7. KuPS Akatemia II's recent output lagged their position: 22nd on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: KuPS Akatemia II 1.84 scored and 2.47 conceded per game, Yllätys 2.21 and 2, with the league averaging 2.11.
Momentum sat with Yllätys, winners of their last three, having scored in 8 consecutive games. KuPS Akatemia II had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Yllätys, 10.
On the scoreboard, Yllätys led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Yllätys: Ali Matari (38'), Aaro Martikainen (63'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: KuPS Akatemia II 42% · Yllätys 58% · Total shots: 10-21 · On target: 3-9 · Corners: 0-7