NuPS 0:2 EIF/Akademi — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Adam Mattfolk scored once as EIF/Akademi beat NuPS 2-0 in the Kolmonen. Jakob Gottberg opened the scoring in the 29th minute, and Mattfolk doubled the lead in the 58th to seal a comfortable away win, though no next fixture is set.

The match turned decisively in the second half when Mattfolk struck just before the hour mark, easing any pressure on the visitors after a scrappy first period saw NuPS pick up three yellow cards before the break. Gottberg’s early goal had given EIF/Akademi the platform, and despite Arttu Heikkinen’s booking early in the second half, they never looked like surrendering their lead, with NuPS failing to register a single corner all afternoon.

On the numbers, NuPS edged possession at 52% but created nothing of note, managing no corners against a solitary one for the visitors, who were the more efficient side despite the hosts’ territorial control. Adam Mattfolk was the standout with a rating of 9.29 out of ten, his goal proving decisive in a disciplined away display. CheckLive’s model rated EIF/Akademi the stronger side, and the result confirmed that call without any live-signal drama.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of NuPS vs EIF/Akademi?

NuPS 0-2 EIF/Akademi (Kolmonen).

Who scored?

Jakob Gottberg (29') for EIF/Akademi; Adam Mattfolk (58') for EIF/Akademi.

Were there any cards in NuPS vs EIF/Akademi?

Yellow cards: null (NuPS); Tomi Koski (NuPS); Markus Mäkelä (NuPS); Arttu Heikkinen (EIF/Akademi); Aaron Anttalainen (EIF/Akademi); Jakob Gottberg (EIF/Akademi).

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