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23/09/2037, Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland, Live on National TV
World Cup Qual, G6

Finland Vs Norway

Finland play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: E Toivenen (GK) , J Laituri (CB) , K Raty (CB) , P Niemela (RB) , A Eskola (LB) , A Holappa (CDM) , S Kantee (CAM) , E Ojanen (RM) , J Koskinen (LM) , S Kononen (ST) , A Lansivuori (ST) And the subs are: A Kurtti (CB) , A Venalainen (CB) , A Waisanen (CM) , T Serjala (CM) , T Karppinen (ST)

Norway play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: L Heggem (GK) , L Bolle (CB) , T Lade (CB) , L Nordness (RB) , T Homstad (LB) , O Eggebraaten (CDM) , H Nelsen (CAM) , K Helsing (RM) , B Berven (LM) , O Kleve (ST) , O Erstad (ST) And the subs are: T Nyland (CB) , K Grimstad (CB) , A Fehn (CM) , O Hustad (CM) , U Tonnessen (ST)

Welcome to Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland where Finland will face Norway.  This is a group stage match of the World Cup Qual.  The attendance is 36000.

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

6' - Aimo Holappa passes the ball to Petteri Niemela.  Petteri Niemela slides the ball to Aimo Holappa.  Aimo Holappa chips a long ball to Kasperi Raty.  Oliver Eggebraaten successfully tackles Kasperi Raty and the ball goes loose.  Seppo Kantee slides the ball to Aake Lansivuori.  Aake Lansivuori sees a run from Sasu Kononen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Sasu Kononen is able to take the ball.  Sasu Kononen fires a shot towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

18' - Turpin Homstad finds Oliver Eggebraaten with a long ball.  Oliver Eggebraaten curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

20' - Kasperi Raty dispossesses Odin Kleve and the ball goes loose.  Oliver Eggebraaten spots a run from Odin Kleve.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Odin Kleve takes the ball.  Odin Kleve looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Eerikki Toivenen!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Norway.  Kirk Helsing will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Aimo Holappa takes possession.  

22' - Oliver Eggebraaten tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Aaro Eskola is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

29' - Turpin Homstad tackles Seppo Kantee and takes the ball.  Turpin Homstad passes to Lamont Nordness.  Lamont Nordness spots a run from Balder Berven.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Balder Berven is able to control the ball.  Balder Berven attempts the cutback and finds Hardicanute Nelsen.  Hardicanute Nelsen tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Oliver Eggebraaten is first to the loose ball...Oliver Eggebraaten tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Oliver Eggebraaten for Norway!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

31' - Juhani Laituri finds Kasperi Raty with a short pass.  Kasperi Raty passes the ball to Petteri Niemela.  Petteri Niemela uses his pace to beat Oliver Eggebraaten.  

33' - Petteri Niemela attempts to use his skills to beat Lamont Nordness.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

33' - Petteri Niemela spots a run from Sasu Kononen.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Sasu Kononen has strayed offside!  

38' - Balder Berven slides the ball to Oliver Eggebraaten.  Oliver Eggebraaten finds Hardicanute Nelsen with a short pass.  Hardicanute Nelsen tries to beat Seppo Kantee using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Hardicanute Nelsen runs with the ball!  

41' - Seppo Kantee plays a short pass to Petteri Niemela.  Petteri Niemela spots a run from Sasu Kononen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

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

50' - Kirk Helsing passes the ball to Hardicanute Nelsen.  Hardicanute Nelsen slides the ball to Oliver Eggebraaten.  Oliver Eggebraaten plays a long pass to Balder Berven.  Balder Berven whips in a cross, but Juhani Laituri intercepts and takes possession.  

52' - Juhani Laituri finds Aimo Holappa with a short pass.  Hardicanute Nelsen dispossesses Aimo Holappa and the ball goes loose.  Oliver Eggebraaten curves the ball into the box, but Petteri Niemela intercepts the ball.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jussi Koskinen is going to be taken off.  Allan Waisanen joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Aake Lansivuori is going to be taken off.  Tuomo Karppinen is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Thurston Lade is going to be taken off.  Terje Nyland is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Aaro Eskola successfully tackles Leif Bolle and gains possession for his team.  Aaro Eskola attempts to beat Leif Bolle using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

58' - Aaro Eskola sees Allan Waisanen making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

61' - Balder Berven plays a short pass to Turpin Homstad.  Turpin Homstad slides the ball to Oliver Eggebraaten.  Oliver Eggebraaten sees Oscar Erstad making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

68' - Leif Bolle passes to Balder Berven.  Balder Berven finds Oliver Eggebraaten with a long ball.  Oliver Eggebraaten passes the ball to Oscar Erstad.  Oscar Erstad slides the ball to Kirk Helsing.  Kirk Helsing sees Oliver Eggebraaten making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Oscar Erstad will come off.  Ulfred Tonnessen is brought on from the bench.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Seppo Kantee will come off.  Totti Serjala is going to be brought on.  

73' - Aimo Holappa finds Sasu Kononen with a short pass.  Sasu Kononen tries to beat Hardicanute Nelsen using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

74' - Sasu Kononen curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Tuomo Karppinen.  Tuomo Karppinen looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lamont Nordness is going to be taken off.  Kelby Grimstad is brought on from the bench.  

77' - Lamont Heggem plays a long pass to Turpin Homstad.  Turpin Homstad crosses the ball, finding Ulfred Tonnessen.  Ulfred Tonnessen heads the ball attempting to beat Eerikki Toivenen...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ulfred Tonnessen for Norway!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

79' - Aaro Eskola plays a short pass to Juhani Laituri.  Juhani Laituri plays the ball to Allan Waisanen.  Allan Waisanen takes the ball past Balder Berven with a turn of pace.  

80' - Allan Waisanen sees Totti Serjala making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Totti Serjala has strayed offside!  

82' - Balder Berven hits the ball long to Hardicanute Nelsen.  Hardicanute Nelsen speeds past Aaro Eskola.  

84' - Hardicanute Nelsen sees Ulfred Tonnessen making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ulfred Tonnessen is able to take the ball.  Ulfred Tonnessen attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Norway.  Balder Berven places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Kirk Helsing.  Kirk Helsing directs a header towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Kirk Helsing for Norway!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

92' - Hardicanute Nelsen passes a long ball to Balder Berven.  Balder Berven sees a run from Ulfred Tonnessen.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ulfred Tonnessen runs on to the ball.  Ulfred Tonnessen tries to cutback, the ball falling to Hardicanute Nelsen.  Hardicanute Nelsen hits the ball...but the shot is saved by Eerikki Toivenen!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Finland 0 - 3 Norway.