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In a well played local derby, HJK Helsinki won 2-0 over KäPa after an even tactical match. It was easy to see that both teams had something to play for and fought until the end. Both teams were very aggressive in the pressing game and the match featured some high-level technical elements.

KäPa coached by Waltteri Piispanen started in a 4-3-3 formation with 2 holding midfielders. Their full-backs were attacking minded and aggressive going forward. They alternated between playing the ball out form the goalkeeper or kicking the ball to the flanks to avoid HJK pressure. KäPa has a technically good team with some exciting players.

HJK Helsinki coached by Mike Peltola started the match in a 4-3-3 formation with a holding midfielder and 2 attacking midfielders in the centre. HJK attacking players were very aggressive and dynamic throughout the match. HJK style of play was to play form the goalkeeper or centre-backs trough the middle an then to the fullbacks or wingers.

The match started in an even note without any of the teams being able to completely gain the upper hand throughout the match. There was a lot of battles in the midfield and both teams wanted to play an attacking style of football. In the start of both the first half and second half KäPa had the ball the most on HJK’s half and was pressing HJK high up on on their half, while HJK was dangerous on counterattacks. In the second half a penalty was committed on KäPa’s Daniel Ripatti, but the opportunity was missed by a good save from HJK`s goalkeeper Jone Tarkanmäki. In the 59 minute Salem Bouajila scored a good goal with a little chip past the goalkeeper after a great assist from Adam Zaitra. In the last minute of the game a penalty was committed on HJK`s Valo Konttas and Adam Zaitra scored by placing the ball in the middle of the goal. A game where there was a few quality shots on goal, battles in the midfield and a high technical level.

The match of potential players: 2-1!

Kevin Nazari Maxim (HJK Helsinki), central midfielder/holding midfielder born 2007.

Kevin was the leader of the team and a very stable player, he controlled the pace of the game for HJK and he did not make any mistakes. Kevin is a very good passer of the ball, both long passing and short passing and he covered his position excellently. He is a technical and tactical good player and he has a good understanding of the game. Kevin often wins the duels in the midfield and covers the position of a teammate who is out of position.

Adam Zaitra (HJK Helsinki), attacking midfield/winger born 2008.

Adams is very creative and his technical skills are on a very high level. He often challenges and dribbles his opponents which he does superbly, he is fast both physically and in how he can pass the ball to his teammates. Adam made an assist and scored a goal in this game.

Winner Cikola-Cimanga (KäPa), left-back born 2008.

Winner plays as left-back despite being right footed. He is an attacking and aggressive fullback who has great technical abilities, he can dribble and he had good deliveries towards the attacking players in the penalty box.

To FOLLOW also HJK left-back Eetu Grönlund (2008), attacking midfielder/winger Salem Bouajila (2007), centre-back Jere Kari (2007); and KäPa central midfielder Reko Huhtamäki (2007).

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