Markku Kanerva has announced the latest Huuhkaja squad for the upcoming games against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Armenia. For the first time in over 18 months Joel Pohjanpalo returns to the national squad, his last outing was part of the 0-0 draw … Continue reading Previous Squad

Finland 1-2 Italy On Sunday evening Finland produced a rousing performance against a slick Italy side but ultimately left empty-handed after Scottish referee Bobby Madden gifted a harsh penalty to the visitors. Markku Kanerva set up his side as he … Continue reading Margin Call

On Sunday night Italy visit Tampere with history and form on their side as the visitors look to maintain their 100% win record in Group J. In their way a bullish Finland side that have won each of their last … Continue reading Italy (h)

Finland 1-0 Greece On Thursday night Markku Kanerva’s Huuhkajat nabbed their fourth win from five Euro Qualifying group games against a disjointed and at times disinterested Greek side. The lackluster opposition should not detract however from an on-field performance that … Continue reading Nenät edessä

Tampere’s Ratina stadium hosts Finland’s fifth round of Euro 2020 qualifying the Thursday evening with a desperate Greek team heading North to spoil the party. Kanerva’s squad is strong enough to leave some talented players behind, the Greeks arrive with … Continue reading Greece (h)

One step at a time   On Tuesday night Markku Kanerva’s Huuhkajat won their third match in Group J and moved five points ahead of Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina. On the pitch there were one or two nervous moments but the … Continue reading Steiners down

Next three home games all full up. — It’s official The Huuhkajat are facing three crunch games in their bid to reach Euro 2020 this coming autumn. Filled with justified optimism Finnish fans have stepped up and filled the Ratina … Continue reading Upcoming fixtures