Finland round-up: MyPa triumph at Haka
Monday, June 17, 2002
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Myllykosken Pallo-47 continued their impressive start to the season with a 3-1 win at FC Haka.
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Myllykosken Pallo-47 continued their impressive start to the season with a 3-1 win at FC Haka.
Three-goal lead
The visitors raced into a three-goal lead at half-time. Luiz Antonio Moraes broke the deadlock in the 19th minute before Tuomas Kuparainen added a second 12 minutes before the break. Marco Manso scored from the penalty spot three minutes later to leave MyPa in a commanding position.
Consolation goal
The hosts did receive a consolation on the hour mark, Janne Hyokyvaara putting the ball through his own net but they could not prevent the Veikkausliga leaders from confirming their place at the top of the Finnish table.
Joy for Allianssi
In today's other game, AC Allianssi came away from FC Jazz with a 1-0 victory thanks to Petteri Kaijasilta's 17th-minute effort.
