August 24, 2024 | Tórsvøllur, Torshavn: In a highly competitive UEFA Conference League 2024 play-off first leg, Klaksvík and Helsinki played out an intense 2-2 draw at the Tórsvøllur Stadium in Torshavn. The match saw dramatic shifts in momentum, key substitutions, and a late equalizer from Helsinki’s Lee Erwin in stoppage time.
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Klaksvík vs. Helsinki First Half: Early Lead and Red Card Drama
Helsinki opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Lee Erwin capitalized on an assist from Georgios Kanellopoulos. The Finnish side seemed to be in control, but Klaksvík fought back. The match took a dramatic turn in the 39th minute when Klaksvík’s René Joensen received his second yellow card and was sent off, leaving his team to play the rest of the match with 10 men.
Despite being a man down, Klaksvík equalized in the 55th minute through Árni Frederiksberg, who converted a penalty. The first half ended with both teams showing aggressive play, resulting in multiple yellow cards.
Klaksvík vs. Helsinki First-Half Highlights
- 14′ Goal: Lee Erwin (Helsinki) [Assist: Georgios Kanellopoulos]
- 39′ Red Card: René Joensen (Klaksvík) [Second Yellow Card]
- 45′ Yellow Cards: Páll Klettskard (Klaksvík), Miska Ylitolva (Helsinki)
Klaksvík vs. Helsinki Second Half: Klaksvík’s Resilience and Helsinki’s Late Equalizer
The second half began with Klaksvík showing resilience despite their numerical disadvantage. They took the lead in the 63rd minute through Hallur Hansson, assisted by Páll Klettskard. However, Helsinki kept pressing, and their persistence paid off when Lee Erwin scored his second goal in the 92nd minute to secure a 2-2 draw.
The closing stages of the match were marked by intense physical play, with both teams committing fouls and earning more yellow cards. Klaksvík’s goalkeeper, Jensen, made crucial saves, but Helsinki’s late pressure ultimately broke through.
Klaksvík vs. Helsinki Second-Half Highlights:
- 55′ Goal: Árni Frederiksberg (Klaksvík) [Penalty]
- 63′ Goal: Hallur Hansson (Klaksvík) [Assist: Páll Klettskard]
- 87′ Yellow Card: Espen Haug (Klaksvík)
- 92′ Goal: Lee Erwin (Helsinki)
Klaksvík vs. Helsinki Key Stats and Match Summary
The match was evenly contested, with both teams taking 12 and 9 shots respectively. Klaksvík, despite being a man down, had 6 shots on target compared to Helsinki’s 5. The match also saw 10 yellow cards and 1 red card, highlighting the physical nature of the encounter.
Key Match Stats:
- Goals: Klaksvík 2-2 Helsinki
- Total Attempts: Klaksvík 12, Helsinki 9
- Shots on Target: Klaksvík 6, Helsinki 5
- Yellow Cards: Klaksvík 7, Helsinki 3
- Red Cards: Klaksvík 1, Helsinki 0
- Corners: Klaksvík 4, Helsinki 4
Klaksvík vs. Helsinki Lineups and Substitutions
Klaksvík Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Jensen
- Defenders: Danielsen, Joensen, Da Silva
- Midfielders: Hansson, Frederiksberg, Ødemarksbakken
- Forwards: Klettskard, Ejupi, Mikkelsen, Petersen
Helsinki Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Nijhuis
- Defenders: Ylitolva, Antzoulas, Pallas, Tomas
- Midfielders: Kökcü, Möller, Lingman
- Forwards: Bandé, Meriluoto, Erwin
Klaksvík vs. Helsinki Substitutions:
- Klaksvík: Páll Klettskard, Joseph Michael Williams, Georgios Kanellopoulos, Luke Plange
- Helsinki: Daniel O’Shaughnessy, Kevor Palumets, Ozan Kökcü, Liam Möller
Disciplinary Actions
- Yellow Cards: Joensen (22′), Klettskard (45′), Ylitolva (45′), Ødemarksbakken (61′), Hansson (59′), Haug (87′), Möller (75′)
- Red Card: Joensen (39′ – Second Yellow)
This first-leg draw sets the stage for an exciting second leg as both teams look to secure a place in the next round of the UEFA Conference League 2024. Will Klaksvík be able to hold off Helsinki’s attack, or will Helsinki capitalize on their home advantage? The answer awaits in the return fixture.
