Finnish Kakkonen Matchweek 5 10 May – 16 May 2025

Matchweek 5 Scouting Report — Finnish Kakkonen 2025

Lahti delivered the statement performance of the round with a commanding 4-0 dismantling of TPS Turku, while tightly contested away wins for EIF Ekenäs, FC Kontu, and AC Oulu underlined the competitive depth across the division. The Kokkola derby provided local drama as GBK edged KPV 2-1, and a fascinating trend emerged with wide players dominating the goal contribution charts — left wingers in particular proved devastating across multiple fixtures.

18 Goals scored
5 Matches played
3.6 Goals per match
Lahti Top scoring team
"Left-wing dominance and clinical away performances define a high-scoring, wide-channel-driven matchweek"

Top 5 Players of the Week

#1

Sami Saari

Lahti

Orchestrated Lahti's attacking dominance against TPS, scoring and setting up a teammate in a 4-0 rout that showcased his ability to link play and finish with composure in the final third

🔍 A centre-forward comfortable dropping deep to combine and equally lethal in the box — his movement intelligence and consistent output make him a prime candidate for Ykkönen clubs seeking a focal point in attack

8.6/10
⚽ 1 goal
🎯 1 assist
ST
#2

Tuomas Mäkinen

EIF Ekenäs

Struck twice against Haka U20 to single-handedly turn a tricky away fixture into a 2-1 win, demonstrating clinical finishing under pressure in a tight contest at a hostile venue

🔍 A natural goalscorer with predatory instincts inside the penalty area — his ability to deliver decisive away goals in close matches suggests strong mental resilience and readiness for a step up in competition level

8.5/10
⚽ 2 goals
ST
#3

Antti Hämäläinen

EIF Ekenäs

Provided width and directness on the left flank in the away win at Haka, combining a well-taken goal with a selfless assist for Mäkinen that demonstrated his dual threat as both scorer and creator

🔍 A left-sided attacker with end product from both feet who thrives in transition — his partnership with Mäkinen could become one of the most potent strike partnerships at Kakkonen level if sustained through the season

8.4/10
⚽ 1 goal
🎯 1 assist
LW
#4

Eetu Koskinen

Haka U20

Posted the highest individual rating of the entire matchweek despite ending up on the losing side at home to EIF, delivering a tireless performance that included a key assist and consistent one-v-one success down the left channel

🔍 The standout performer from Haka's academy pipeline this season — his technical quality, willingness to take on defenders, and composure on the ball in advanced areas mark him as the most exciting development prospect in this week's fixtures

9/10
🎯 1 assist
LW
#5

Pekka Lehtinen

GBK Kokkola

Rose to the occasion in the Kokkola derby by netting both goals for GBK in a fiercely contested 2-1 victory, timing his runs from the left flank to arrive in scoring positions against a compact KPV defensive setup

🔍 A local derby performer with a knack for cutting inside to finish — his movement off the ball to find space between full-back and centre-back is a repeatable trait that warrants monitoring over the coming weeks

7.7/10
⚽ 2 goals
LW