Toolon Taisto 3-1 VJS Vantaa B | Finnish Kolmonen | 25 June 2026

Match Overview

Toolon Taisto delivered a solid 3-1 victory over VJS Vantaa B in the Finnish Kolmonen, bouncing back from a disappointing defeat the previous week. The home side controlled large portions of the game and made their dominance count on the scoreboard.

Key Moments

• 22' – Toolon Taisto opened the scoring when midfielder Oskari Lehtonen fired home from the edge of the box after a corner was cleared.
• 35' – Striker Joonas Virtanen doubled the lead with a clever lob over the advancing goalkeeper.
• 51' – VJS Vantaa B pulled one back through a fine individual effort from winger Sami Räsänen, who cut inside and drilled low into the corner.
• 78' – Toolon Taisto sealed the victory when substitute Antti Koskinen tapped in from close range following a goalmouth scramble.

Tactical Story

Toolon Taisto set up in a 4-3-3 formation and dominated possession, moving the ball patiently and waiting for openings. VJS Vantaa B tried to hit on the counter but lacked the cutting edge after their goal. The home side’s midfield three outworked their counterparts, winning the second balls and dictating the pace.

Standout Players

Joonas Virtanen (Toolon Taisto) – His goal and overall hold-up play were crucial in keeping VJS’s defence occupied.
Oskari Lehtonen (Toolon Taisto) – Scored the opener and was a constant threat from midfield.

Table Impact

The win lifts Toolon Taisto into fourth place in the Kolmonen table, now three points behind the leaders with a game in hand. VJS Vantaa B drop to seventh, needing a strong run to stay in contention for the upper half.