HPS 5–2 MyPa: Seven‑Goal Thriller Sees HPS Reclaim Top Spot

HPS produced a scintillating attacking display at the HPS Stadium on 18 July 2026, defeating MyPa 5–2 in a breathless Finnish Ykkonen encounter. The result returns HPS to the top of the table, while MyPa’s playoff hopes suffer a blow despite a spirited fightback.

The match exploded into life early. HPS took the lead in the 6th minute when Akseli Nikula pounced on a defensive error and finished calmly. MyPa equalised just eight minutes later through Jussi Mäkelä, who volleyed home from a corner. The back‑and‑forth continued as HPS restored their lead in the 24th minute via a stunning long‑range strike from Lauri Korhonen. MyPa again found an equaliser in the 33rd minute when Eero Väisänen headed in from a free‑kick.

Second‑Half Dominance

The score was 2–2 at half‑time, but HPS took control after the restart. Mikko Hakala put HPS ahead for a third time in the 51st minute, and then Tuomas Salonen made it 4–2 with a close‑range finish in the 67th minute. MyPa pushed forward in search of a lifeline, only to be caught on the counter‑attack in the 81st minute when substitute Ville Järvinen rounded the goalkeeper to complete the scoring.

The five goals mean HPS now have the best attacking record in the division, with 38 goals in 14 matches. Manager Jarkko Wiss said: “We showed great character to keep pushing after they equalised twice. The fans got their money’s worth tonight.” MyPa, meanwhile, will rue defensive lapses that undid their hard work.

Key Moments

• 6' – Akseli Nikula (HPS) opens scoring
• 14' – Jussi Mäkelä (MyPa) equalises
• 24' – Lauri Korhonen (HPS) with a long‑range beauty
• 33' – Eero Väisänen (MyPa) heads home
• 51' – Mikko Hakala (HPS) restores lead
• 67' – Tuomas Salonen (HPS) makes it 4‑2
• 81' – Ville Järvinen (HPS) seals the win