KPV/Akatemia 5-3 YPA Ylivieska | Finnish Kolmonen | 24 June 2026

Match Report: Eight‑Goal Spectacle in Kokkola

KPV/Akatemia and YPA Ylivieska produced an eight‑goal thriller at the Kokkolan Keskuskenttä, with the hosts emerging 5‑3 victors in a Finnish Kolmonen (third‑tier) clash. The game featured end‑to‑end action, hat‑trick heroics, and a stunning comeback that ultimately fell short.

First Half: YPA Stun the Favourites

YPA Ylivieska came flying out of the traps, taking the lead in the 9th minute through striker Antti Mäki, who headed home from a cross. KPV/Akatemia equalised quickly when midfielder Juho Tervo fired in from 18 yards. However, YPA regained the lead in the 22nd minute as winger Mikko Laakso slotted home after a defensive mix‑up.

KPV/Akatemia’s defence looked shaky, and they fell 3‑1 behind in the 35th minute when Mäki grabbed his second with a powerful finish. At 3‑1, YPA seemed in control, but the home side pulled one back just before half‑time as striker Eero Heinonen prodded in a rebound. 3‑2 at the break.

Second Half: KPV/Akatemia’s Spectacular Turnaround

The second half belonged entirely to KPV/Akatemia. Within two minutes of the restart, Heinonen scored his second of the game, turning in a low cross to make it 3‑3. The momentum had shifted completely.

In the 57th minute, winger Niklas Ylimäki put the hosts ahead for the first time, curling a beautiful shot into the far corner. YPA tried to respond but were caught on the counter in the 73rd minute, with Heinonen completing his hat‑trick after a through ball from substitute Onni Keto. 5‑3 sealed the win.

Hat‑Trick Hero: Eero Heinonen

Heinonen’s three goals turned the game on its head. The striker showed poacher’s instincts for his first and the ability to arrive late for his second, while the hat‑trick goal was a clean finish under pressure. His performance will surely catch the attention of coaches higher up the Finnish football pyramid.

League Implications

This win lifts KPV/Akatemia to fourth place in the Kolmonen group table, with 22 points from 12 games. YPA Ylivieska remain in ninth, six points above the relegation zone. The quality of the match was far higher than the division average, a treat for the 400 spectators in attendance.

Both teams will be back in action next weekend as the Finnish summer football calendar continues at pace.