SJK-j 2:1 VIFK — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

SJK-j edged out VIFK 2-1 in a tense Kolmonen clash, with Samuel Berg's measured display for the visitors proving the standout individual performance despite the defeat. The hosts overturned a one-goal deficit late on, with Seamus Puhakainen striking first for VIFK just after the interval.

The turning point came in the 71st minute when Aapo Välimäki levelled for SJK-j, setting up a frantic finale capped by Elias Liettyä's winner in the 90th minute. The same minute brought chaos as Erno Ruismäki was shown a red card for the hosts, yet they held on to claim all three points against a side that had led for over twenty minutes.

The numbers tell a clear story of control without reward for the visitors. SJK-j held 53% possession and won the only corner of the game, while VIFK managed none, yet the losing side created the early breakthrough and were ahead until the final quarter. Berg earned a 6.84 rating for VIFK, the highest on the pitch, though he neither scored nor assisted. CheckLive's model clearly favoured VIFK, but the result confirmed nothing of the sort, and the flow of play ultimately betrayed the prediction.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of SJK-j vs VIFK?

SJK-j 2-1 VIFK (Kolmonen).

Who scored?

Seamus Puhakainen (47') for VIFK; Aapo Välimäki (71') for SJK-j; Elias Liettyä (90') for SJK-j.

Were there any red cards in SJK-j vs VIFK?

Yes — sent off: Erno Ruismäki (SJK-j, 90').