Crunch time in world cup qualifying On Saturday afternoon Markku Kanerva’s Finland kick off the final round of games of their World Cup Qualifying campaign with success very much in their own hands. In their way however remain two arduous … Continue reading Match Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina (a)
In the midst of uncertainty about where, exactly, Finland will play Bosnia-Herzegovina, the FFS team look at Markku Kanerva’s squad selection for these two, vital World Cup qualifiers. On 13th November, Finland travel (in theory) to Zenica to play Bosnia-Herzegovina. Then on 16th November, the Huuhkajat play hosts to France in a game that could see Finland qualify for its second consecutive major finals. There’s some work to be done yet, though, as Mark W, Rich, Mark H and Keke discuss…
On Tuesday night Markku Kanerva and Finland got back to their feet after Saturday night’s knockdown, to show Finland’s fans that there’s still life, and a few tricks, in the old dog yet, as they took on Kazakhstan at the Astana Arena. Continue reading Match Report: Kazakhstan 0-2 Finland
Well, it’s #MatchDay 6 in Group D and the #Huuhkajat need to pick themselves of the floor. Here’s our view on what’s about to go down, and for those eagle-eyed readers there’s a Sami Hyypiä bullet header as an easter egg to find. #KAZFIN Preview Ready. #OiSuomiOn Continue reading Match Preview: Kazakhstan (a)
On Saturday evening, Markku Kanerva’s Finland were dealt a near fatal blow by a stubborn Ukraine side, reducing the odds of their World Cup Qualification to “comical”.
Both Kanerva and visiting manager Oleksandr Petrakov set up with the same approach as the reverse fixture, with more familiar options Jukka Raitala and Thomas Lam replacing the injured Jere Uronen and Tim Sparv. Continue reading Match Report: Finland 1-2 Ukraine
the FFS view on the biggest game in Group D. Continue reading Match Preview: Ukraine (h)
new squad announced, check it out Continue reading Squad Named:
A busy show of international qualifiers, with both the Huuhkajat and Helmarit competing to qualify for upcoming World Cups. Mark W, Keke, Mark H and Rich look at the recent result for the Finland Women’s team and look forward to imminent games for the Men’s team.
They then turn their attention to the closing stages of the 2021 Veikkausliiga season. The regular season has now finished and the league splits into two final series’. For each club, the FFS team discuss their league position, any recent news or events and their prospects in the final stages.
FFS view of a tricky night in Lyon Continue reading Match Report: France 2-0 Finland
World Cup Qualifying, Group D, game 4. On Tuesday night Markku Kanerva’s Huuhkajat travel to Lyon to face a struggling France side, full of quality but down on their luck. Any points from this away side will keep Finland in … Continue reading Match Preview: France (a)
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