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)

On Saturday evening Finland’s qualification campaign hit a major bump in the road as an under strength and out of form Bosnia Herzegovina side ran amuck against a lackluster and predictable Finland side. Kanerva reverted to a 4-4-2 formation making … Continue reading Match Report: A Beating

On Saturday night Finland travel to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s 4th largest city Zenica, looking to cement their place in the qualification spots of Group J. In their way are a Bosnia Herzegovina side currently sitting 46th in FIFA’s rankings but … Continue reading Bosnia Herzegovina (A)

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