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Huuhkajat Preview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #FINSVN #FINSMR

Mark Wiltshear

Euro 2024. Olympia Stadion, Helsinki – 16th and 19th June 2023

Mark W, Rich and Keke preview the second round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland takes on Slovenia & San Marino in Group H. They talk through the Finland squad in some detail, welcoming the new faces, speculating on the team selection, formations, etc. and, probably, not having much to say about the Huuhkajat’s upcoming opponents – Slovenia & San Marino – sorry about that! Continue reading Huuhkajat Preview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #FINSVN #FINSMR

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Huuhkajat Match Reports: Euro 2024 Qualifiers #DENFIN #NIRFIN

Mark Wiltshear

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier, Group H, Games 1 & 2

After a hectic week of Euro 2024 qualifying action, Mark W, Keke and Ally look back at Finland’s first two games. A 3-1 defeat away to Denmark and a 1-0 win in Northern Ireland, leaves Finland with 3 points, along with most of the other group. All of who are trailing early leaders… Slovenia! Continue reading Huuhkajat Match Reports: Euro 2024 Qualifiers #DENFIN #NIRFIN

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Huuhkajat Preview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #DENFIN #NIRFIN

Mark Wiltshear

Euro 2024. Copenhagen & Belfast – 23rd and 26th March 2023

Mark W, Rich and Keke preview the first round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland takes on Denmark & Northern Ireland in Group H. They talk through the Finland squad in some detail and the Huuhkajat’s upcoming opponents – Denmark & Northern Ireland – in slightly less detail, all the while speculating on team selection, formations, etc. Continue reading Huuhkajat Preview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #DENFIN #NIRFIN

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Match Report: Montenegro 0-2 Finland

Mark Wiltshear

UEFA Nations League B3, Game 6

Finland’s sixth and final Nations League game was quite something. Two days of heavy rain, topped-off by a continuing deluge during the game, was not enough to calm Montenegro’s passion. This resulted in an early-red card, several first-half substitutions and, ultimately, a two-goal victory for Finland and a nearly heroic performance from Antman (Oliver Antman, no relation!)

Mark W & Rich talk through the action and are joined briefly by Keke with his ringside view of the rain. And some football. Continue reading Match Report: Montenegro 0-2 Finland

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Match Report: Finland 1-1 Romania

Mark Wiltshear

UEFA Nations League B3, Game 5

On Friday night, Finland were held to a frustrting 1-1 draw by Romania, in an open game in which both teams created good chances to score but, ultimately, could not score that elusive winning goal. The result leaves both teams with everything to play for in the final group games on Monday 26th October, with Finland needing to get a better result against Montenegro, than Romania achieve against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Continue reading Match Report: Finland 1-1 Romania