HJK Helsinki 2-1 Inter Turku
Updated
HJK Helsinki won: HJK Helsinki 2-1 Inter Turku in the Finland, Veikkausliiga (Round 1) on Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at Bolt Arena, Helsinki. HJK Helsinki goals: Mads Borchers 53', Kaius Simojoki 81'. Inter Turku goals: Prosper Ahiabu 36'. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Kaius Simojoki (8.1).
Match report
HJK Helsinki beat Inter Turku 2-1
HJK Helsinki came from behind to beat Inter Turku 2-1 at Bolt Arena on Wednesday 9 September in the Finland, Veikkausliiga.
Prosper Ahiabu put Inter Turku ahead on 36' (0-1), Mads Borchers levelled for HJK Helsinki on 53' (1-1) and Kaius Simojoki restored HJK Helsinki's lead on 81' (2-1).
HJK Helsinki had 53% of the ball, shots were 13-8 (4-3 on target).
Kaius Simojoki (HJK) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 3,916. Referee: Dennis Antamo.
Match stats
| HJK Helsinki | Inter Turku | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Total shots | 13 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 11 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 427 (86%) | 385 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 3 |
Lineups
HJK Helsinki (4-2-3-1): Matej Marković, Kaius Simojoki, Ville Tikkanen, Till Cissokho, Leonel Montano, Pyry Mentu, Mouhamed Guèye, Liam Möller, Martin Kirilov, Santeri Haarala, Mads Borchers
Inter Turku (4-2-3-1): Eetu Huuhtanen, Albin Granlund, Luka Kuittinen, Yeboah Amankwah, Jussi Niska, Prosper Ahiabu, Bismark Ampofo, Herman Sjögrell, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Clinton Jephta, Alie Conteh
Key events
- 26' · Yellow card · Luka Kuittinen (Inter Turku)
- 36' · Goal · Prosper Ahiabu (Inter Turku)
- 46' · Substitution · Jere Kallinen for Martin Kirilov (HJK Helsinki)
- 46' · Substitution · Alfie Cicale for Mouhamed Guèye (HJK Helsinki)
- 53' · Substitution · Muhammed Suso for Clinton Jephta (Inter Turku)
- 53' · Goal · Mads Borchers (HJK Helsinki)
- 67' · Substitution · Janne-Pekka Laine for Johannes Yli-Kokko (Inter Turku)
- 67' · Substitution · Jasse Tuominen for Herman Sjögrell (Inter Turku)
- 68' · Substitution · Lassi Lappalainen for Liam Möller (HJK Helsinki)
- 79' · Substitution · Nikolai Alho for Leonel Montano (HJK Helsinki)
- 81' · Goal · Kaius Simojoki (HJK Helsinki)
- 87' · Substitution · Julius Tauriainen for Albin Granlund (Inter Turku)
- 87' · Substitution · Jean Botué for Bismark Ampofo (Inter Turku)
- 87' · Yellow card · Albin Granlund (Inter Turku)
- 89' · Yellow card · Pyry Mentu (HJK Helsinki)
All-time head-to-head
44 league meetings since 2012: HJK Helsinki 20, draws 14, Inter Turku 10.
Questions
Who won HJK Helsinki vs Inter Turku?
HJK Helsinki won, 2-1 (Finland, Veikkausliiga) on Wed, 9 Sept 2026.
When and where is HJK Helsinki vs Inter Turku?
Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC at Bolt Arena, Helsinki, Finland, Veikkausliiga.
What is the head-to-head record between HJK Helsinki and Inter Turku?
In 44 league meetings since 2012: HJK Helsinki 20 wins, 14 draws, Inter Turku 10 wins (goals 71-50).