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.
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.
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.
