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Finnish Cup Sixth Round (Tammela stadium special)

Nordic Fotoball News 10 July @ 05:30 AM EST

The biggest story of the Sixth Round was Tampere United's decision to play their home tie against Jaro at Tammela Stadium, a ground considered by many to be Finland's best. The significance of this is not obvious to those who have not been closely following Tampere football in recent years, so I will recap briefly.

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Road to Töölö: Suomen Cup sixth round preview

Nordic Fotoball News 07 July @ 05:21 PM EST

The preview of the sxth round should take many forms, the first one being a homage to Pasi Rautiainen. This Monday's match between Honka and TPS in Tapiola turned into something of a media event, with most of the Finnish under-21 squad presented with roses for their achievement in failing to win a single game or point, and scoring a solitary penalty during their three matches in Sweden.

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The Road to Töölö: Valkeakosken Pojat 0 Tervakosken PATO 9

Nordic Fotoball News 26 April @ 07:01 AM EST

PATO's cup campaign continued on Good Friday with a trip to VAKP/2. They are the reserve team of FC Haka's farm club, whose first team is now coached by Haka striker Sami Ristilä. In effect, they are the reserves of the reserves, they play at a very low level, and were effectively cannon fodder for PATO's Third Divisions squad.

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HJK win cup

Nordic Fotoball News 03 November @ 12:36 PM EST
Here's what Helsingin Sanomat has to say about it. Pathetic attendance, due to the poor scheduling, terrible marketing and general disinterest in the worst of the Finnish domestic competitions. The League Cup at least attracts some interest because it gives an indication of how teams will play in the next season, whereas the Cup just gives [. Click to continue reading...

Suomen Cup Final Preview

Nordic Fotoball News 31 October @ 04:14 PM EST
The women's cup final between Lahti club Kuusysi and HJK Helsinki will be an attacking game, according to Kuusysi coach Jukka Makelä. "The pressure is on HJK, they are the leading cup team in Finland. Challenges are nice and we've played the whole season with the attitude that we don't play for a draw. Click to continue reading...

Who cares about the Cup?

Nordic Fotoball News 30 October @ 12:38 PM EST
The two semi finals were played last night, and to be honest I was embarassed for all four teams, everyone that went to watch them, and the competition itself. The game I saw was Haka v Honka, and finished 1-0 to the Espoo side, but it was a travesty of a match. First the positives: Rasmus [...] Click to continue reading...