Finland round-up: All-square at Lahti
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
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FC Lahti and FC Hämeenlinna fought out a 2-2 draw in the Finnish first division.
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FC Lahti and FC Hämeenlinna fought out a 2-2 draw in the Finnish first division to remain locked in mid-table positions.
Long-range shot
Kalle Eerola put home side Lahti ahead on eleven minutes with a long-range shot, but having held the lead for half an hour found themselves behind not long after the break.
Kuqi saves Lahti
First Hans Wikberg took advantage of a defensive mix-up in the 41st minute to equalise, and then nine minutes after half-time Tomi Uusitorppa put the visitors ahead. However, Njazi Kuqi's 68th-minute header for Lahti ensured the spoils were shared.
