Ylojarvi United Dominate ACE in Kolmonen Home Victory

Ylojarvi United delivered a commanding performance to defeat ACE 3-1 in the Finnish Kolmonen on June 26, 2026. The match, which started at 01:20, saw the home side control proceedings from start to finish.

Ylojarvi United opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Santeri Mäkelä fired home after a well-worked team move. They doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark through a powerful header from Eetu Lehtonen following a corner. ACE struggled to create clear chances, with Ylojarvi’s midfield dominating possession and dictating the tempo.

The home side made it 3-0 early in the second half when Juuso Rautiainen finished off a counter-attack with a clinical strike. ACE pulled one back in the 78th minute through a consolation goal from Mikko Aalto, but it was too little too late. Ylojarvi United saw out the remainder of the match comfortably, securing a well-deserved three points.

Key Moments

• 18' – Santeri Mäkelä gives Ylojarvi the lead with a composed finish.
• 29' – Eetu Lehtonen heads in from a corner to make it 2-0.
• 52' – Juuso Rautiainen scores on the break to make it 3-0.
• 78' – Mikko Aalto nets a late consolation for ACE.

Standout Players

Ylojarvi’s midfield trio controlled the game, with Santeri Mäkelä particularly impressive for his goal and creative passing. Defensively, the home side remained solid throughout. ACE’s Mikko Aalto was a rare bright spot. The victory lifts Ylojarvi United up the Kolmonen standings, while ACE remain in the lower half of the table.