Finland - VeikkausliigaMustapekka Areena, Jul 28
FTIF Gnistan
2 - 4
HJK Helsinki
Events:
21'Evgeni Bashkirov
21'Evgeni Bashkirov
37'0 - 1Benji Michel
37'0 - 1Benji Michel
41'Jere Kallinen
41'Jere Kallinen
HT
0 - 1
Events:
54'0 - 2Santeri Hostikka
54'0 - 2Santeri Hostikka
57'Gabriel Europaeus1 - 2
57'1 - 2Gabriel Europaeus
65'1 - 3Benji Michel
65'1 - 3Benji Michel
67'Gabriel Europaeus
67'Gabriel Europaeus
67'Jukka Raitala
67'Jukka Raitala
72'Joakim Latonen
72'Joakim Latonen
74'1 - 4Kai Meriluoto
74'1 - 4Kai Meriluoto
81'Artur Atarah2 - 4
81'2 - 4Artur Atarah
83'Jussi LeppalahtiVille Tikkanen
83'Jussi LeppalahtiVille Tikkanen
FT
2 - 4
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Dennis Antamo (Finland)
Venue: Mustapekka AreenaJul 28
Stats:
Shots on target
4
Shots on target
11
Shots off target
3
Shots off target
10
Possession (%)
28
Possession (%)
72
Corner Kicks
5
Corner Kicks
6
Offsides
1
Offsides
3
Fouls
10
Fouls
7
Yellow cards
4
Yellow cards
2
Red cards
1
Red cards
0
Goalkeeper saves
7
Goalkeeper saves
2
Latest commentaries:
90+4'Goal kick for Gnistan at Mustapekka Areena.
90+4'In Helsinki HJK Helsinki attack through Vicente Besuijen. The finish is off target, however.
90+3'Throw-in Gnistan.
90+3'Dennis Antamo signals a HJK Helsinki throw-in in Gnistan's half.
90+2'It's a goal kick for the away team in Helsinki.
90+2'Free kick for HJK Helsinki in their own half.
89'Throw-in high up the field for Gnistan in Helsinki.
89'Miika Nuutinen (HJK Helsinki) is making a fifth substitution, with Brooklyn Lyons-Foster replacing Santeri Hostikka.
88'Dennis Antamo awards Gnistan a goal kick.
88'HJK Helsinki have been awarded a corner by Dennis Antamo.
87'HJK Helsinki's Vicente Besuijen is on target but unsuccessful.
87'Throw-in for Gnistan in their own half.
86'HJK Helsinki to take a throw-in in Gnistan territory.
85'Ball goes out of play for a HJK Helsinki goal kick.
84'Can Gnistan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in HJK Helsinki's half?
83'Gnistan awarded a free kick in their own half.
83'Dennis Antamo signals a free kick to Gnistan in their own half.
83'Goal kick for HJK Helsinki at Mustapekka Areena.
82'Ville Tikkanen (HJK Helsinki) gets a yellow card.
81'Great play from Vertti Hänninen to set up the goal.
81'Goal! A headed strike from the home team reduces their deficit to 2-4. Artur Atarah got above everyone else to nod it in.
81'Corner awarded to Gnistan.
80'The away team have replaced Benji Michel with Vicente Besuijen. This is the fourth substitution made today by Miika Nuutinen.
79'HJK Helsinki make their third substitution with Lucas Lingman replacing Giorgos Kanellopoulos.
78'Throw-in for HJK Helsinki close to the penalty box.
76'Jussi Leppalahti is making the team's second substitution at Mustapekka Areena with Didrik Hafstad replacing Joakim Latonen.
75'Artur Atarah is on a sub for Saku Heiskanen for Gnistan.
75'The home team replace Oliver Pettersson with Lucas von Hellens.
74'Great play from Pyry Mentu to set up the goal.
74'It's now 1-4 in Helsinki as Kai Meriluoto scores for HJK Helsinki.
73'HJK Helsinki awarded a throw-in in their own half.
73'Throw-in HJK Helsinki.
72'Dennis Antamo signals a Gnistan throw-in in HJK Helsinki's half.
72'Ball safe as HJK Helsinki is awarded a throw-in in their half.
72'Joakim Latonen (Gnistan) has received a first yellow card.
71'Dennis Antamo awards the home team a throw-in.
71'It's a goal kick for the home team in Helsinki.
71'Kai Meriluoto for HJK Helsinki gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
70'HJK Helsinki awarded a free kick in their own half.
70'Miika Nuutinen (HJK Helsinki) is making a second substitution, with Kai Meriluoto replacing Teemu Pukki.
69'Miska Ylitolva is replacing Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan for the away team.
68'Gnistan have a goal kick.
67'At Mustapekka Areena, Gabriel Europaeus has been yellow-carded for the home team.
67'HJK Helsinki are in shooting range from this free kick.
67'Jukka Raitala (Gnistan) has been booked and will miss the next match due to a suspension.
66'Ball goes out of play for a HJK Helsinki goal kick.
65'Santeri Hostikka instrumental with a fine assist.
65'Great finish from Benji Michel to give HJK Helsinki a 1-3 lead.
64'A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
64'It's a goal kick for the home team in Helsinki.
61'Dennis Antamo signals a free kick to Gnistan.
60'Vertti Hänninen is replacing Armend Kabashi for Gnistan at Mustapekka Areena.
60'Goal kick for Gnistan at Mustapekka Areena.
60'Gnistan have a goal kick.
60'In Helsinki HJK Helsinki attack through Giorgos Kanellopoulos. The finish is off target, however.
57'Gabriel Europaeus keeps the home team in the match by reducing the deficit to 1-2.
56'Free kick Gnistan.
56'Throw-in for Gnistan at Mustapekka Areena.
56'Gnistan have been awarded a corner by Dennis Antamo.
55'Can Gnistan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside HJK Helsinki's half?
54'Giorgos Kanellopoulos with an assist there.
54'Goal! HJK Helsinki extend their lead to 0-2 through Santeri Hostikka.
52'Free kick for Gnistan in their own half.
52'Gnistan needs to be cautious. HJK Helsinki have an attacking throw-in.
51'Dennis Antamo awards Gnistan a goal kick.
51'Teemu Pukki for HJK Helsinki gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
50'In Helsinki a free kick has been awarded the away team.
49'Santeri Hostikka of HJK Helsinki smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
48'HJK Helsinki are caught offside.
48'Goal kick for Gnistan at Mustapekka Areena.
48'Santeri Hostikka gets his shot on target but fails to score for HJK Helsinki.
The first-half is over at Mustapekka Areena.
45+3'Dennis Antamo signals a free kick to HJK Helsinki in their own half.
45+2'Ball goes out of play for a Gnistan goal kick.
45+1'Throw-in for HJK Helsinki at Mustapekka Areena.
45+1'HJK Helsinki drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
45'Throw-in for Gnistan in the half of HJK Helsinki.
42'Corner awarded to Gnistan.
41'Jere Kallinen (HJK Helsinki) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
41'Free kick for Gnistan in their own half.
41'HJK Helsinki have been awarded a corner by Dennis Antamo.
38'That's a fine assist from Giorgos Kanellopoulos.
38'Benji Michel puts the ball in the net and the away team now lead 0-1.
36'Dennis Antamo awards the home team a throw-in.
35'Throw-in Gnistan.
35'It's a goal kick for the home team in Helsinki.
35'HJK Helsinki's Teemu Pukki gets his shot away but it misses the target.
34'Throw-in for HJK Helsinki in their own half.
34'Can HJK Helsinki get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Gnistan's half?
33'Corner awarded to HJK Helsinki.
32'HJK Helsinki have a dangerous throw-in.
31'A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
31'HJK Helsinki have been awarded a corner by Dennis Antamo.
30'HJK Helsinki to take a throw-in in Gnistan territory.
30'Throw-in high up the field for HJK Helsinki in Helsinki.
29'At Mustapekka Areena, Gnistan are penalized for being offside.
28'Throw-in for Gnistan in the half of HJK Helsinki.
26'Dennis Antamo awards Gnistan a goal kick.
25'Dennis Antamo signals a HJK Helsinki throw-in in Gnistan's half.
25'HJK Helsinki have been awarded a corner by Dennis Antamo.
22'Can HJK Helsinki get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Gnistan's half?
22'HJK Helsinki awarded a free kick in their own half.
20'At Mustapekka Areena, Evgeni Bashkirov is shown a red card and sent off.
20'Free kick for HJK Helsinki in their own half.
20'HJK Helsinki have a goal kick.
18'It's a goal kick for the away team in Helsinki.
18'Gnistan's Gabriel Europaeus misses with an attempt on goal.
17'It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Gnistan close to the penalty box.
16'Gnistan have a goal kick.
16'HJK Helsinki are pushing forward but Santeri Hostikka's finish is wide of the goal.
15'Throw-in for HJK Helsinki in the half of Gnistan.
15'Free kick for HJK Helsinki in the half of Gnistan.
14'Ball goes out of play for a HJK Helsinki goal kick.
12'Corner awarded to Gnistan.
9'Dennis Antamo awards HJK Helsinki a goal kick.
9'Gnistan's Joakim Latonen breaks free at Mustapekka Areena. But the strike goes wide of the post.
8'HJK Helsinki push upfield but Dennis Antamo quickly pulls them for offside.
8'Dennis Antamo signals a throw-in for Gnistan, close to HJK Helsinki's area.
7'HJK Helsinki awarded a free kick in their own half.
6'HJK Helsinki drives forward and Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
6'HJK Helsinki have been awarded a corner by Dennis Antamo.
4'A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
4'Dennis Antamo signals a free kick to HJK Helsinki in their own half.
3'Gnistan to take a throw-in in HJK Helsinki territory.
3'Corner awarded to Gnistan.
2'Dennis Antamo signals a Gnistan throw-in in HJK Helsinki's half.
2'HJK Helsinki awarded a throw-in in their own half.
1'Ball safe as HJK Helsinki is awarded a throw-in in their half.
1'Goal kick for HJK Helsinki at Mustapekka Areena.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Mon Jul 28 2025 23:01:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
IF Gnistan4-4-2
13
Oskar Lyberopoulos
24
Rachide Gnanou
22
Jukka Raitala
40
Juhani Ojala
4
Oliver Pettersson
15
Gabriel Europaeus
28
Armend Kabashi
44
Evgeni Bashkirov
3
Saku Heiskanen
10
Joakim Latonen
7
Tim Vayrynen
299
Benji Michel
20
Teemu Pukki
7
Santeri Hostikka
15
Jere Kallinen
8
Giorgos Kanellopoulos
21
Pyry Mentu
27
Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan
6
Ville Tikkanen
3
Georgios Antzoulas
13
Kaius Simojoki
25
Thijmen Nijhuis
HJK Helsinki4-3-3
Substitutions:
60'
Armend KabashiVertti Hänninen
69'
Teemu PukkiKai Meriluoto
75'
Joakim LatonenDidrik Hafstad
69'
Kevin Kouassivi-BenissanMiska Ylitolva
80'
Oliver PetterssonOliver Gunes
79'
Giorgos KanellopoulosLucas Lingman
80'
Gabriel EuropaeusLucas von Hellens
79'
Benji MichelVicente Besuijen
75'
Saku HeiskanenArtur Atarah
88'
Santeri HostikkaBrooklyn Lyons-Foster
Substitute players:
Joel Tynkkynen
Jesse Öst
Elmer Vauhkonen
Elmo Henriksson
Artur Atarah
Alexander Ring
Hannes Woivalin
Lucas Lingman
Vertti Hänninen
Vicente Besuijen
Didrik Hafstad
Kai Meriluoto
Benjamin Dahlstrom
Brooklyn Lyons-Foster
Lucas von Hellens
Michael Boamah
Oliver Gunes
Miska Ylitolva
Coaches:
Jussi Leppalahti
Miika Nuutinen
Veikkausliiga
#Team namePPlayedGDGoals DifferencePtsPointsWWinsDDrawsLLossesFGoals ForAGoals Against
1KuPS1012248022210
2SJK-J1011206222211
3FC Inter Turku91519540216
4Ilves87196111811
5HJK Helsinki89165121910
6IF Gnistan80113231313
7VPS9-310243811
8FC Haka J9-793061017
9FC KTP9-781531017
10AC Oulu9-882251220
11IFK Mariehamn9-108225919
12FF Jaro8-56134813
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