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22/01/2028, Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland, Live on National TV
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Finland Vs Bosnia

Finland play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: N Tapaninen (GK) , A Oja (CB) , T Ylimaki (CB) , J Kivisto (RB) , E Kivivuori (LB) , T Ollikainen (CDM) , V Salmela (CDM) , E Lehtinen (CAM) , E Ojanen (CAM) , A Karppanen (ST) , S Kononen (ST) And the subs are: P Jantunen (CB) , T Ojalehto (CB) , I Kotiranta (CM) , E Pokka (CM) , J Mallat (ST)

Bosnia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Simaku (GK) , D Simaku (CB) , A Shehu (CB) , B Ceka (RB) , B Surroi (LB) , A Hoxha (CDM) , F Isai (CAM) , A Haxhiu (RM) , A Simaku (LM) , E Hyseni (ST) , A Bushaj (ST) And the subs are: E Dhamo (CB) , F Gjika (CB) , A Lokaj (CM) , F Fakaj (CM) , E Manjani (ST)

Welcome to Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland where Finland will face Bosnia.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 31401.

1' - Finland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Veikka Salmela passes to Eljas Lehtinen.  Eljas Lehtinen passes to Veikka Salmela.  Veikka Salmela finds Tomi Ylimaki with a long pass.  Tomi Ylimaki finds Eljas Lehtinen with a short pass.  Eljas Lehtinen sees a run from Veikka Salmela.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - Edi Hyseni attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a superb goal from Edi Hyseni for Bosnia!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

9' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

12' - Ardian Simaku tries to beat Eliel Kivivuori using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

16' - Tomi Ylimaki sees a run from Alpi Karppanen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

20' - Edi Hyseni passes a long ball to Arlind Shehu.  Arlind Shehu finds Ardian Haxhiu with a short pass.  Ardian Haxhiu whips in a cross, and manages to find Arlind Bushaj.  Arlind Bushaj gets his head to the ball towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

25' - Arlind Shehu finds Agim Hoxha with a long pass.  Agim Hoxha sees a run from Edi Hyseni.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Edi Hyseni is able to take the ball.  Edi Hyseni looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

27' - Nooa Tapaninen plays a long pass to Eliel Ojanen.  Eliel Ojanen uses his pace to beat Fatmir Isai.  

28' - Eliel Ojanen crosses the ball and finds Veikka Salmela.  Veikka Salmela directs a powerful header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is saved by Besim Simaku!  

32' - Besim Simaku passes the ball to Ditmer Simaku.  Ditmer Simaku passes to Besmir Surroi.  Besmir Surroi slides the ball to Ardian Simaku.  Ardian Simaku sees a run from Arlind Bushaj.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Arlind Bushaj is caught offside!  

39' - Veikka Salmela finds Tomi Ylimaki with a short pass.  Tomi Ylimaki passes to Eljas Lehtinen.  Eljas Lehtinen slides the ball to Ali Oja.  Ali Oja plays the ball to Eljas Lehtinen.  Behar Ceka tackles Eljas Lehtinen and gains possession for his team.  Veikka Salmela tackles Behar Ceka and gains possession for his team.  Finland launch a counter attack.  Veikka Salmela slides the ball to Sasu Kononen.  Sasu Kononen spots a run from Eliel Ojanen.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Eliel Ojanen runs on to the ball.  Eliel Ojanen hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Eliel Ojanen for Finland!  The keeper had no chance!

40' - Bosnia kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Ardian Haxhiu passes the ball to Ditmer Simaku.  Ditmer Simaku plays a short pass to Behar Ceka.  Behar Ceka plays the ball to Agim Hoxha.  Agim Hoxha spots a run from Edi Hyseni.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Edi Hyseni has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Bosnia kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ali Oja is going to be taken off.  Pellervo Jantunen is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Behar Ceka passes the ball to Fatmir Isai.  Fatmir Isai uses his pace to beat Taito Ollikainen.  

54' - Fatmir Isai tries a layoff pass, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Agim Hoxha is going to be taken off.  Arjan Lokaj is going to be brought on.  

58' - Tomi Ylimaki plays a short pass to Sasu Kononen.  Sasu Kononen attempts to beat Ditmer Simaku using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

59' - Sasu Kononen looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Sasu Kononen for Finland!  The ball went in off the upright!

60' - Bosnia kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Tomi Ylimaki passes to Alpi Karppanen.  Alpi Karppanen takes a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  Sasu Kononen is first to the loose ball...Sasu Kononen fires a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Eljas Lehtinen is first to the loose ball...Eljas Lehtinen fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  Alpi Karppanen pounces on the loose ball...Alpi Karppanen tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Besim Simaku stops the shot!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ditmer Simaku will come off.  Fisnik Gjika is brought on from the bench.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Juhani Kivisto is going to be taken off.  Tatu Ojalehto is going to be brought on.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arlind Shehu is going to be taken off.  Erion Dhamo joins the game from the bench.  

84' - Tatu Ojalehto hits the ball long to Tomi Ylimaki.  Tomi Ylimaki curls in a cross, finding Taito Ollikainen.  Taito Ollikainen gets his head to the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

86' - Besim Simaku spots a run from Edi Hyseni.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Edi Hyseni is able to control the ball.  Edi Hyseni looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Nooa Tapaninen!  The linesman signals its a corner for Bosnia.  Ardian Haxhiu places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Eljas Lehtinen intercepts and takes possession.  

88' - Eljas Lehtinen looks to unleash a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Finland 2 - 1 Bosnia.