Match Report
SJK Akatemia, 1st with 54 points, sat 19 points above OTP (5th, 35). Recent form told a different story for OTP: only 23rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 3.09/1.23 for SJK Akatemia and 1.95/1.36 for OTP (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
7 matches unbeaten backed SJK Akatemia's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games. OTP's unbeaten run stood at 11, having scored in 13 consecutive games.
The venue was OmaSP Stadion in Seinajoki, with room for 2,800 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: SJK Akatemia led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-2.