Matchweek 3 delivered 14 goals across five fixtures, with FC Kontu's dominant 3-0 away demolition of PK-35 Vantaa and FC Espoo's gritty 3-2 comeback win at Haka U20 headlining the action. Defensive fragility was a recurring theme as only KPV Kokkola managed a clean sheet, while set-piece goals from centre-backs proved decisive in multiple contests. Tuomas Mäkinen's brace for FC Jazz in their 1-0 upset of Ilves — where the second goal was disallowed or one was the winner — announced him as the most dangerous wide attacker in the group through three weeks.
Top 5 Players of the Week
Produced a clinical brace to single-handedly sink Ilves in Tampere, timing his diagonal runs behind the left-back to exploit the hosts' high defensive line repeatedly throughout the match
🔍 Right-footed inverted winger with sharp acceleration in the half-space and excellent finishing instinct — Ykkönen clubs should monitor his consistency over the next month
Despite PK-35's 0-3 defeat to Kontu, Lähteenmäki was commanding in aerial duels and scored from a corner to prevent a total shutout while making multiple last-ditch interventions to limit the damage
🔍 Ball-playing centre-back who reads second-ball situations exceptionally well and carries genuine goal threat from set pieces — a standout performer surrounded by an underperforming squad
Registered an assist via a pinpoint long distribution that bypassed Kontu's press and launched a counter-attack, while making several sharp saves to keep PK-35 in the match longer than the scoreline suggests
🔍 Distribution range is unusually strong for Kakkonen level — comfortable playing short or launching diagonal balls to the flanks, making him an asset for teams wanting to build from the back
Scored the decisive goal in FC Espoo's 3-2 away victory at Haka U20, powering home a header from a deep free-kick delivery in the second half to complete the comeback after trailing early
🔍 Physically imposing defender who dominates in both boxes — his aerial presence transforms set-piece situations and his leadership was pivotal in steadying Espoo when they went behind at Haka
Offered PK-35's most incisive attacking threat despite the heavy defeat, cutting inside from the left flank to finish with his stronger foot after a quick combination on the edge of the box
🔍 Technically gifted left-sided attacker who favours driving inside onto his right foot — his high rating in a losing cause suggests consistent individual output that may attract interest from stronger Kakkonen sides