Kultsu FC 5:3 HaPK — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kultsu FC edged a nine-goal thriller 5-3 against HaPK, with Anssi Kivistö earning the highest rating of the afternoon in a frantic Kolmonen contest. The hosts showed character to recover from a first-half deficit and take control of the match in the final half-hour.

HaPK struck first through Joona Pasi in the 41st minute, but Kultsu responded instantly with Aleksi Mykrä levelling a minute later and Joona Kiili putting them ahead in the 44th. Pasi equalised again in the 51st, yet Kultsu seized the game decisively after the hour mark with Akseli Kinnunen scoring in the 65th, Owais Khatib briefly pulling one back for HaPK in the 68th, and Erkka Partanen sealing the win in the 80th.

The stats told a curious story, as HaPK controlled possession with 57% and won eight corners to Kultsu’s three, yet the home side’s ruthless finishing made the difference. Anssi Kivistö was the standout performer with a rating of 6.68 despite not finding the net, anchoring the effort from his position. CheckLive’s model rated Kultsu FC the clearer favourite, and the result confirmed that call, even if the visitors’ territorial dominance suggested a tighter contest.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Kultsu FC vs HaPK?

Kultsu FC 5-3 HaPK (Kolmonen).

Who scored?

Joona Pasi (41') for HaPK; Aleksi Mykrä (42') for Kultsu FC; Joona Kiili (44') for Kultsu FC; Joona Pasi (51') for HaPK; Akseli Kinnunen (65') for Kultsu FC; Owais Khatib (68') for HaPK; Erkka Partanen (80') for Kultsu FC.

Were there any cards in Kultsu FC vs HaPK?

Yellow cards: Joona Kiili (Kultsu FC); Miika Kolsi (HaPK).

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