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Potoskavaara
Spectators: 8425 (Terracing: 6319, Seating: 1938, VIP seats: 168) Mestarisieni fc's Kalle Rantala started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Krister Odin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kalle Rantala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Krister Odin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalle Rantala in the 9th minute of play. 23 minutes into the match, Potoskavaara IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Kalle Rantala came free, but Krister Odin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Mestarisieni fc's Kalle Rantala got a free kick in the 24th minute. Kalle Rantala might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Krister Odin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kalle Rantala ran back to his position shaking his head. After 33rd play minutes Kalle Rantala shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Krister Odin and just under the crossbar into goal. Kalle Rantala might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Krister Odin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kalle Rantala ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 38th minute Kalle Rantala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Krister Odin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kalle Rantala sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 39 minutes into the match, Potoskavaara IFK's goal looked a bit too open when Kalle Rantala came free, but Krister Odin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th minute, Lassi Kolsi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Mestarisieni fc getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Eelis Nikko hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eelis Nikko during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Mestarisieni fc's Eelis Nikko got a free kick in the 54th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Potoskavaara IFK's zone, Kalle Rantala stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Krister Odin came out of the goal and Kalle Rantala tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lassi Kolsi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Otso Kärnä tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Potoskavaara IFK booed when Mestarisieni fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petteri Nybacka didn't get a good kick on the ball. Otso Kärnä made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jhonny Beers in the 63rd minute of play. When Mestarisieni fc's Kalle Rantala in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Potoskavaara IFK's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Potoskavaara IFK getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Jesse Rönkkö hit a great ball. In the 78thth minute of the game Kalle Rantala who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Potoskavaara IFK's Krister Odin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Kalle Rantala could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Krister Odin made a huge save. 86 minutes into the match, Kalle Rantala notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Potoskavaara IFK's Krister Odin. Krister Odin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Kalle Rantala struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Krister Odin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mestarisieni fc. Mestarisieni fc's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.