YPA Ylivieska 4–0 VPV Pallo-Veikot
Finnish Kolmonen – 18 June 2026

YPA Ylivieska produced a dominant performance to sweep aside VPV Pallo‑Veikot 4‑0, recording their most convincing win of the season. The home side controlled proceedings from the first whistle, with a first‑half barrage effectively killing the contest before the interval.

Match Overview

YPA Ylivieska raced into a three‑goal lead inside the opening 35 minutes, showcasing slick passing and ruthless finishing. The second half was a more controlled affair, with YPA adding a fourth midway through the period and comfortably seeing out the clean sheet. VPV rarely threatened, managing only one shot on target.

Key Moments

• 12' – A clever through ball splits the VPV defence and the finish is clinical: 1‑0.
• 23' – A powerful header from a corner doubles the lead.
• 35' – A sweeping team move ends with a low drive into the corner: 3‑0.
• 66' – The substitute striker latches onto a loose ball and smashes in number four.

Tactical Story

YPA employed a high‑press that forced VPV into repeated errors in their own half. The midfield trio of YPA dominated the battle, recycling possession quickly and feeding the wide players. VPV tried to play out from the back but were suffocated by YPA’s aggressive pressing. The clean sheet was built on a solid defensive line that never looked troubled.

Standout Players

The YPA number 7 was unplayable on the right wing, contributing a goal and two assists. The central midfielder also stood out with his energy and precise distribution. For VPV, the goalkeeper made several good saves to keep the score from becoming even more embarrassing.

Season Impact

YPA Ylivieska’s emphatic win moves them into third place in the Kolmonen standings, putting them firmly in the promotion race. VPV Pallo‑Veikot, meanwhile, slip down to the bottom half and will need to tighten up defensively after shipping four.