PPS/Old Stars 2:1 LPS — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kerkko Harjula struck in the 64th minute as PPS/Old Stars edged LPS 2-1 in the Kolmonen, with the home side claiming all three points despite a pre-match red card that left them shorthanded from the off. Tomi Jeskanen had opened the scoring inside eight minutes, only for Kalle Koponen to level for LPS midway through the first half, but Harjula’s winner proved decisive after the interval.

The match turned on a frantic opening quarter-hour, when PPS/Old Stars lost a man to a red card before the game had properly settled, yet Jeskanen’s early strike gave them a platform. LPS pressed hard after Koponen’s equaliser, but the hosts absorbed the pressure and struck again just past the hour, with Harjula converting to restore their lead. Patrik Toomik’s booking in the 51st minute added to a scrappy contest, though no further goals followed.

On the numbers, LPS dominated possession with 60% and won eight corners to PPS/Old Stars’ four, yet they were outplayed on efficiency and paid for their wastefulness. Topias Hänninen earned the top rating of 6.96 for LPS despite the defeat, his steady display the one bright spot in a losing cause. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured LPS, but the result confounded that forecast, and with no next fixture on the horizon, both sides will reflect on a game decided by resilience rather than control.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of PPS/Old Stars vs LPS?

PPS/Old Stars 2-1 LPS (Kolmonen).

Who scored?

Tomi Jeskanen (8') for PPS/Old Stars; Kalle Koponen (25') for LPS; Kerkko Harjula (64') for PPS/Old Stars.

Were there any red cards in PPS/Old Stars vs LPS?

Yes — sent off: null (PPS/Old Stars, -5').