A seven-goal thriller at the HPS Stadium ended with the home side edging Atlantis 4-3 in a pulsating Finnish Ykkonen fixture on 16 May 2026. The match swung one way and the other before HPS sealed the win with a late strike, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Match Overview

Both teams attacked from the outset, resulting in an open, entertaining contest. HPS took the early initiative, but Atlantis responded twice to keep the game alive. A late individual effort decided the outcome, leaving Atlantis to rue missed chances.

Key Moments

• 10’ – GOAL! HPS’s attacking midfielder, Juuso Syrjä, finished a lovely team move.
• 18’ – GOAL! Atlantis equalised through a powerful header from defender Toni Kolehmainen from a corner.
• 29’ – GOAL! HPS regained the lead when striker Eetu Vertainen turned and shot in the box.
• 34’ – GOAL! Atlantis hit back instantly! A counter‑attack ended with Joni Pukka’s drilled shot.
• 41’ – GOAL! Vertainen scored his second, a tap-in after a cross from the left, making it 3-2 at half-time.
• 66’ – GOAL! Atlantis tied it again! Substitute Topi Vilonen scored with a sweet volley.
• 84’ – GOAL! HPS secured the points: Syrjä picked up the ball 25 yards out and unleashed a rocket that flew into the top corner.

Tactical Battle

HPS played a high‑risk 3‑4‑3, leaving space in behind but creating numerous chances. Atlantis’s 4‑4‑2 was solid in wide areas but couldn’t cope with the constant movement between HPS’s forwards. The late goal was a result of individual quality rather than tactical superiority.

Standout Players

Juuso Syrjä (HPS) was the hero with two goals, while Eetu Vertainen also bagged a brace. Atlantis’s Joni Pukka was a threat all night but couldn’t inspire a result.

Table Impact

HPS move up to fifth in the Ykkonen table, while Atlantis stay in eighth, now five points off the promotion playoff places.