Recently, the Finnish Football Show had the honor and privilege to meet with Helsingin Sanomat Sports writer and author ,Ari Virtanen, at the launch of the new sensational book Oi Suomi On! Ari himself was also good enough to take the time to answer our questions. Continue reading Oi Suomi On! – Interview with Author, Ari Virtanen
2019 was a year of historic achievement for the Huuhkajat, culminating in qualifying for Euro 2020. The Finnish Football Show team reflects on some of the best moments of the year, proving that it wasn’t all about pitch invasions and hoisting captain Tim Sparv above your head! Continue reading [Blog] Finnish Football Show’s Highlights of 2019
The Palloliitto has confirmed their preparation schedule ahead of their Euro 2020 campaign next summer. The calendar has been filled with two pairs of matches, away to Poland and France in March, and a trip to Stockholm before returning home … Continue reading [Blog] Fixtures: 2020 Friendlies Arranged
The Finnish Football Show verdict on: Greece 2-1 Finland On Monday night Markku Kanerva fielded a largely experimental side and paid the price as a youthful Greek side upped the tempo and plunged the Huuhkajat into Pot 4 ahead of … Continue reading Match Report: Greeks bearing gifts
The Finland Football Show takes a quick look through the squad, the opponents and the local conditions ahead of Monday night’s game. On Monday night travel to Greece to complete their schedule of matches in group J. With qualification already … Continue reading Match Preview: Greece (a)
On Friday evening Markku Kanerva made history as his side put three goals past a Lichtenstein team who were present only to make up the numbers. A sold-out stadium and a jubilant city helped create one of the finest atmospheres … Continue reading Match Report: History
On Friday evening the Finnish national team return to Helsinki for the first time in two years, to face lowly Liechtenstein and hopefully make history. Kick off is 19:00. The Squad: Joel Pohjanpalo pulled up in training on Tuesday and … Continue reading Match Preview: Liechtenstein (H)
Markku Kanerva has named a 22 man squad that will be looking to conclude the decisive matches in Euro Qualifying Group J. There is good news for Thomas Lam who returns to the squad for having spent the best part … Continue reading Squad Announced
On Tuesday night in a rain-soaked Veritas Stadium, Finland bounced back from a hefty defeat with a stunning performance and result, that in the end leaves the Huuhkajat just one win away from qualifying for a major tournament for the … Continue reading Match Report: Bouncing back
Tuesday night is “crunch time” in Group J as Finland host Armenia in the Veritas Stadium. Markku Kanerva’s men need a reaction after failing on all counts in Zenica last Saturday, in their path are an Armenia side, who still … Continue reading Armenia (h)
