PonPa 2–4 Ajax Sarkkiranta | Finnish Kolmonen
27 June 2026 – 22:00 local time

Ajax Sarkkiranta produced a clinical attacking display to defeat PonPa 4–2 on the road in Finnish Kolmonen action. The visitors raced into a three‑goal lead before half‑time, then survived a spirited PonPa fightback to secure all three points and stay in the hunt for promotion.

Match Overview

Playing on a well‑maintained artificial turf in Pori, Sarkkiranta showed their quality early. A quickfire double inside the first 20 minutes – a header from winger Jussi Saari and a low drive by striker Ville Mäkelä – put them in command. PonPa struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the Ajax attack, and a third goal just before the break, courtesy of an own goal, effectively sealed the contest.

The home side refused to surrender, however. Two quick strikes after the interval – a penalty converted by Mikko Lehtonen and a curling effort from Eero Salmi – reduced the deficit to 3–2 and set up a tense final half‑hour. But Ajax restored their two‑goal cushion in the 78th minute through substitute Samuli Koskinen, who finished a swift counter‑attack.

Key Moments

• 11’ – Goal Ajax: Jussi Saari heads in from a corner.
• 19’ – Goal Ajax: Ville Mäkelä drills low into the far corner.
• 44’ – Own Goal: PonPa defender Panu Laakso turns a cross into his own net.
• 55’ – Goal PonPa: Mikko Lehtonen scores from the spot.
• 62’ – Goal PonPa: Eero Salmi bends a beautiful shot into the top corner.
• 78’ – Goal Ajax: Samuli Koskinen slots home after a breakaway.

Table Impact

Ajax Sarkkiranta climb to fifth in the Kolmonen table, just three points behind the promotion play‑off places. PonPa remain in mid‑table, their hopes of a top‑half finish fading after a third defeat in four matches.