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
We look back at the recent Euro 2020 qualifiers (and forward to the upcoming games), we try to explain what happens now that the 2019 Veikkausliiga has split into two ‘series’ and we discuss a few Finnish players, who are figuratively (not literally) on fire!
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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)
Done Deals – July Many Huuhkajat have put pen to paper in recent days moving and there are still expectations for new deals still underway. Jesse Joronen – fresh from his title-winning season at FC Copenhagen, Jesse has signed for … Continue reading Transfers
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
