Welcome to the match between Varkaus rangers and HJK Helsinki

1'

Torbjörn Rinne took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

2'

Kai Bengtsson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Markku Östberg, Kai Bengtsson latched onto the ball before Hans Berg could cut it out.

Kai Bengtsson had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Kaleva Oliverssen approached too late to block it.

Andreas Alexandersson beat the ball away.

5'

Markku Östberg played a lovely ball for Kai Bengtsson, Kai Bengtsson took possession of the ball before Hans Berg could reach it.

Kai Bengtsson attempted to lift the ball forward but Kaleva Oliverssen intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

8'

Hesekiel Laakkonen tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Altti Kulmala.

9'

Stefan Engman directed the ball nicely to Lennie Ragnvaldsson, Eljas Ljungman couldn't cut it.

Lennie Ragnvaldsson attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Tapani Jokinen.

10'

Markku Östberg tried his luck with a long range chip. Hans Berg failed to charge down the shot.

Denied by Andreas Alexandersson.

13'

Markku Östberg tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Hans Berg.

16'

Kai Bengtsson whipped in the freekick. But Kai Bengtsson's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

17'

Stefan Engman tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Eljas Ljungman.

19'

Kai Bengtsson made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Hans Berg intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

20'

Markku Östberg surged past Kaleva Oliverssen!.

Markku Östberg played a wonderful ball for Lennie Ragnvaldsson, Lennie Ragnvaldsson picked up on the ball before Hans Berg could cut it out.

Lennie Ragnvaldsson sent the ball over from the wing, Kaleva Oliverssen couldn't cut out the pass.

Bo Abrahamsson got to the ball before Brahim Benzine, then flicked the ball forward.

Kai Bengtsson hit the ball forward to Lennie Ragnvaldsson, Lennie Ragnvaldsson trapped the ball nicely before Tor Klasson could cut it out.

Lobbed goalwards by Lennie Ragnvaldsson but Brahim Benzine got in and cleared the danger.

23'

Hesekiel Laakkonen fed the ball forward to Altti Tähtinen, Altti Tähtinen picked up on the ball before Bo Abrahamsson could reach it.

Altti Tähtinen tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Torbjörn Rinne.

24'

Tapani Jokinen made a pass to Hesekiel Laakkonen, Bo Abrahamsson couldn't cut out the pass.

Hesekiel Laakkonen hit the ball forward to Altti Tähtinen, Torbjörn Rinne stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Altti Tähtinen made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Bo Abrahamsson.

28'

Markku Östberg jinked past Altti Tähtinen.

Markku Östberg had shrugged off the challenge of Hesekiel Laakkonen and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Andreas Alexandersson fisted the ball away.

30'

Hesekiel Laakkonen fed the ball forward to Hans Berg, Bo Abrahamsson failed to intercept the pass.

Hans Berg played the ball to Hesekiel Laakkonen's feet, Hesekiel Laakkonen latched onto the ball before Torbjörn Rinne could cut it out.

Hesekiel Laakkonen stepped away from Sture Eklund and tried to lob the ball at goal.

But Hesekiel Laakkonen blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

32'

Torbjörn Rinne played a perfect pass for Bo Abrahamsson, Altti Tähtinen couldn't cut it.

Bo Abrahamsson passed along the floor for Andreas Östberg to pick it up, Andreas Östberg picked up on the ball before Hesekiel Laakkonen could cut it out.

Despite the angle, Andreas Östberg flicked it goalwards but Brahim Benzine managed to block the shot.

33'

Tor Klasson tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball struck Stefan Engman.

34'

Sture Eklund looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Altti Kulmala got free in the penalty area and shot on the ball. Brahim Benzine didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andreas Alexandersson was too slow in reaction ... Vintage strike from Altti Kulmala !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Altti Kulmala's name !

Varkaus rangers 1 - 0 HJK Helsinki

35'

Kaleva Oliverssen made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Kai Bengtsson.

36'

Stefan Engman directed the ball nicely to Torbjörn Rinne, Torbjörn Rinne took possession of the ball before Eljas Ljungman could reach it.

Torbjörn Rinne strayed into an offside position.

37'

Kai Bengtsson tried to chip the ball forward but Tapani Jokinen intercepted the pass.

38'

Torbjörn Rinne tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Niilo Eld got in the way of the ball.

39'

Markku Östberg had the pace to beat Kaleva Oliverssen.

The float cross came in from Markku Östberg on the wing, Hans Berg failed to intercept the pass.

Andreas Östberg challenged Brahim Benzine for a heading, then headed it across the goal.

Andreas Alexandersson could only parry it.

40'

Torbjörn Rinne hit a speculative long-range shot. Hesekiel Laakkonen wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Torbjörn Rinne put it wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

41'

Markku Östberg's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

42'

Stefan Engman tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Eljas Ljungman.

43'

Torbjörn Rinne made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Altti Tähtinen.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Varkaus rangers took the lead.Varkaus rangers had 63% possession in the match, while HJK Helsinki had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Hesekiel Laakkonen played the ball forward,Bo Abrahamsson couldn't reach it.

Hans Berg let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Ingvar Svensson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball hit the net after Martti Ottosson failed to save ... Hans Berg scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Varkaus rangers 1 - 1 HJK Helsinki

47'

Torbjörn Rinne played a pinpoint pass to Bo Abrahamsson, Bo Abrahamsson took possession of the ball before Altti Tähtinen could intercept.

Bo Abrahamsson chipped it out of his own half,Hesekiel Laakkonen stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andreas Östberg dived onto the ball towards the goal, Tor Klasson approached too late to head the ball clear.

Andreas Alexandersson didn't move! ... Andreas Östberg scored !!! ... He was delighted !

Varkaus rangers 2 - 1 HJK Helsinki

49'

Markku Östberg twisted past Hans Berg.

Markku Östberg tried to put a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Kaleva Oliverssen.

50'

Kai Bengtsson turned with the ball past Hans Berg.

Kai Bengtsson supplied a low cross, Kaleva Oliverssen failed to reach the ball.

Altti Kulmala approached and took a quick shot on the ball but Brahim Benzine hoofed the ball clear.

51'

Stefan Engman took the ball past Tapani Jokinen.

Stefan Engman got past Eljas Ljungman.

Stefan Engman made space for himself and chipped the ball goalwards. Tor Klasson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andreas Alexandersson denied Stefan Engman.

52'

Stefan Engman sprinted past Eljas Ljungman.

Stefan Engman got the float cross in from the wing, Tapani Jokinen couldn't cut it.

Andreas Östberg got above Tor Klasson to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Good save by Andreas Alexandersson who held the ball well.

54'

Torbjörn Rinne passed the ball to Bo Abrahamsson, Bo Abrahamsson trapped the ball nicely before Altti Tähtinen could cut it out.

Bo Abrahamsson directed the ball nicely to Altti Kulmala, Altti Kulmala picked up on the ball before Hesekiel Laakkonen could cut it out.

Good play by Altti Kulmala in making himself some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Brahim Benzine approached too late to clear the danger.

Andreas Alexandersson did well to tip it wide.

55'

Torbjörn Rinne tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

56'

Ingvar Svensson's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

57'

Markku Östberg dribbled past Hans Berg.

Markku Östberg crossed the ball low and hard, Kaleva Oliverssen failed to reach the ball.

Andreas Östberg moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Brahim Benzine approached too late to tackle him.

Andreas Alexandersson tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Andreas Östberg scored a goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Varkaus rangers 3 - 1 HJK Helsinki

59'

Kaleva Oliverssen tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Kai Bengtsson.

60'

Bo Abrahamsson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Torbjörn Rinne, Bo Abrahamsson took possession of the ball before Altti Tähtinen could intercept.

Bo Abrahamsson played the ball to Andreas Östberg's feet, Andreas Östberg took possession of the ball before Hesekiel Laakkonen could intercept.

Andreas Östberg lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Tor Klasson couldn't reach it.

Andreas Alexandersson couldn't save it ... Andreas Östberg scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Varkaus rangers 4 - 1 HJK Helsinki

61'

Torbjörn Rinne had the strength to hold off Tapani Jokinen.

Torbjörn Rinne passed along the floor for Bo Abrahamsson to pick it up, Altti Tähtinen couldn't cut it.

Bo Abrahamsson shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but the shot was blocked by Hesekiel Laakkonen.

63'

Kai Bengtsson tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Kaleva Oliverssen.

64'

Kaleva Oliverssen made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Kai Bengtsson.

69'

Markku Östberg played a perfect pass for Kai Bengtsson, Hans Berg missed his interception.

Kai Bengtsson found an opportunity to score from medium range but Kaleva Oliverssen blocked him.

70'

Markku Östberg shielded the ball from Kaleva Oliverssen and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Markku Östberg put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

73'

Torbjörn Rinne tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Altti Tähtinen.

75'

Hesekiel Laakkonen skipped past the challenge of Torbjörn Rinne.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Bo Abrahamsson before Hesekiel Laakkonen attempted to pass the ball.

79'

Kai Bengtsson turned with the ball past Hans Berg.

Kai Bengtsson got the float cross in from the wing, Kaleva Oliverssen couldn't cut it.

Brahim Benzine won the aerial challenge against Andreas Östberg, then headed the ball clear.

81'

Stefan Engman stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Eljas Ljungman.

82'

Tapani Jokinen tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Lennie Ragnvaldsson read the game well to intercept the ball.

83'

Bo Abrahamsson attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Kaleva Oliverssen failed to block the shot.

But Bo Abrahamsson put it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

84'

Torbjörn Rinne tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Altti Tähtinen.

85'

Kaleva Oliverssen was injured and had to go off.

Oscar Albinsson came on for the injured Kaleva Oliverssen.

Torbjörn Rinne played a wonderful ball for Bo Abrahamsson, Bo Abrahamsson trapped the ball nicely before Altti Tähtinen could reach it.

Bo Abrahamsson fired off a medium-ranged shot. Hesekiel Laakkonen approached too late to clear the danger.

But Bo Abrahamsson put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

86'

Andreas Östberg tried to dart past Hans Berg but Hans Berg took the ball away from Andreas Östberg.

87'

Markku Östberg tried to play a long ball but Hans Berg came close and blocked it.

90'

Yellow card shown to Andreas Östberg.

Markku Östberg lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Oscar Albinsson couldn't reach it.

Altti Kulmala caught the opposition defence out.

Altti Kulmala dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Altti Kulmala got into a one on one situation with Andreas Alexandersson, sprinted past the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Varkaus rangers 5 - 1 HJK Helsinki

91'

Torbjörn Rinne tried to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Altti Tähtinen.

92'

Stefan Engman made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Eljas Ljungman intercepted but couldn't control.

End Match Varkaus rangers 5 - 1 HJK Helsinki