HJK Helsinki 2-1 Ilves
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HJK Helsinki won: HJK Helsinki 2-1 Ilves in the Finland, Suomen Cup - Quarter Finals (Round 1/2) on Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at Bolt Arena, Helsinki. HJK Helsinki goals: Liam Möller 3', Alfie Cicale 79'. Ilves goals: Teemu Hytönen 73'. Sent off: Ville Tikkanen (34'), Goudouss Bamba (39'). Possession: 48%-52%.
Match report
HJK Helsinki beat Ilves 2-1
HJK Helsinki squeezed past Ilves 2-1 at Bolt Arena on Wednesday 1 July in the Finland, Suomen Cup - Quarter Finals.
Liam Möller put HJK Helsinki ahead on 3' (1-0), Teemu Hytönen levelled for Ilves on 73' (1-1) and Alfie Cicale restored HJK Helsinki's lead on 79' (2-1).
Ville Tikkanen (HJK Helsinki) was sent off on 34' and Goudouss Bamba (Ilves) was sent off on 39'.
HJK Helsinki had 48%% of the ball, shots were 8-11 (5-7 on target).
Attendance: 3,112.
Match stats
| HJK Helsinki | Ilves | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
| Attacks | 73 | 74 |
| Free Kicks | 9 | 11 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 11 |
| Shots On Target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots Off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Throw-Ins | 12 | 12 |
| Goal Kicks | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
HJK Helsinki: Jesse Öst, Leonel Montano, Miska Ylitolva, Till Cissokho, Ville Tikkanen, Alexander Ring, Jere Kallinen, Lucas Lingman, Liam Möller, Mads Borchers, Teemu Pukki
Ilves: Otso Virtanen, Matias Rale, Tatu Miettunen, Ville Kumpu, Yiandro Raap, Anton Popovitch, Goudouss Bamba, Jardell Kanga, Kalle Wallius, Jesse Kilo, Teemu Hytönen
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Liam Möller (HJK Helsinki)
- 34' · Red card · Ville Tikkanen (HJK Helsinki)
- 36' · Substitution · Brooklyn Lyons-Foster for Liam Möller (HJK Helsinki)
- 39' · Red card · Goudouss Bamba (Ilves)
- 46' · Substitution · Joona Veteli for Yiandro Raap (Ilves)
- 46' · Substitution · Oliver Pettersson for Jesse Kilo (Ilves)
- 46' · Substitution · Mouhamed Guèye for Jere Kallinen (HJK Helsinki)
- 62' · Substitution · Alfie Cicale for Teemu Pukki (HJK Helsinki)
- 73' · Goal · Teemu Hytönen (Ilves)
- 75' · Yellow card · Leonel Montano (HJK Helsinki)
- 76' · Substitution · Lassi Lappalainen for Lucas Lingman (HJK Helsinki)
- 76' · Substitution · Pyry Mentu for Alexander Ring (HJK Helsinki)
- 79' · Goal · Alfie Cicale (HJK Helsinki)
- 83' · Substitution · Roope Riski for Ville Kumpu (Ilves)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 2015: HJK Helsinki 17, draws 9, Ilves 7.
Questions
Who won HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?
HJK Helsinki won, 2-1 (Finland, Suomen Cup - Quarter Finals) on Wed, 1 Jul 2026.
When and where is HJK Helsinki vs Ilves?
Wed, 1 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC at Bolt Arena, Helsinki, Finland, Suomen Cup - Quarter Finals.
What is the head-to-head record between HJK Helsinki and Ilves?
In 33 league meetings since 2015: HJK Helsinki 17 wins, 9 draws, Ilves 7 wins (goals 58-37).