- 18 May 2023, Kuopion Elo vs PEPO Lappeenranta, 1-5, Lose
- 27 April 2023, Kuopion Elo vs FC Vaajakoski, 3-1, Win
- 25 June 2024, PEPO Lappeenranta vs KuPS Kuopio, 1-5, Lose
- 16 June 2024, PEPO Lappeenranta vs Jakobstads BK, 1-0, Win
- 08 May 2024, Mikkelin Kissat vs PEPO Lappeenranta, 1-4, Win
- 23 April 2024, Kyparamaki Rangers vs PEPO Lappeenranta, 0-3, Win
- 01 June 2023, Vantaan Jalkapalloseura vs PEPO Lappeenranta, 3-2, Lose
The thrashing administered by PEPO Lappeenranta to Kuopion Elo in the Finnish Cup tie dated May 18, 2023, will surely be embedded in the minds of both sets of supporters for very different reasons. The 5-1 defeat at home for Kuopion Elo is a harrowing tale of one team’s utter dominance over the other, as is evident from the statistics.
A flurry of early goals within the first half set the tone for Lappeenranta's overall dominance. In just over 40 minutes of play, the away team scored four unanswered goals at times 9:07, 16:36, 21:32, and 41:16 respectively; a consequence of an exposed defense of the home team and a testament to the efficiency of PEPO Lappeenranta's attack.
One of the major influencing factors was the count of corner kicks. PEPO Lappeenranta led the tally with a striking difference having been awarded eight corner kicks in comparison to Kuopion Elo's two. This not only indicated the pressure that the away team exerted but also their control over the game. These stats coupled with the goal tally elucidate the offensive effectiveness of Lappeenranta.
While Kuopion Elo was able to pull one back in the second half at 71-minute mark making it 1-4, it was merely a consolation goal as the away team responded with their fifth and final goal of the match at 92:10, cementing their advantage and dominance over the course of the game.
Disciplinary-wise, Kuopion Elo received the only yellow card of the match in the second half at 84:16. This lack of discipline may indicate the home side's frustration, and can often be a negative side-effect of being on the losing end of such a high-scoring encounter. The yellow card and eventual defeat underscore a certain lack of control and composure from Kuopion Elo that they will surely look to rectify in subsequent games.
In conclusion, this match turned out to be a one-sided affair predominantly due to PEPO Lappeenranta's offensive efficiency and control over the game. The numerous corner kicks they were awarded and the early dominance indicated in the goals tally were substantial contributors to the final outcome. The stark contrast in the performance of the two teams will surely serve as a teaching moment for both sides, albeit for different reasons. The statistical story of this encounter is of Lappeenranta's dominance and Kuopion Elo's defensive fragility, factors that next time might swing the fortune in a different manner for both teams.
Form Guide
Lose | 1-5 | Kuopion Elo vs PEPO Lappeenranta | |
Win | 3-1 | Kuopion Elo vs FC Vaajakoski |
- PLAYED
- 2
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 4:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2
- Kuopion Elo has won only one out of its last two matches with a goal difference of 4:6, scoring 2 goals average
Lose | 1-5 | PEPO Lappeenranta vs KuPS Kuopio | |
Win | 1-0 | PEPO Lappeenranta vs Jakobstads BK | |
Win | 1-4 | Mikkelin Kissat vs PEPO Lappeenranta | |
Win | 0-3 | Kyparamaki Rangers vs PEPO Lappeenranta | |
Lose | 3-2 | Vantaan Jalkapalloseura vs PEPO Lappeenranta |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 11:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.2
- PEPO Lappeenranta has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 11:9, scoring 2.2 goals average
Kuopion Elo H2H PEPO Lappeenranta
Home game | Kuopion Elo | 1 | 5 | PEPO Lappeenranta | Away game | Finnish Cup |
- PLAYED
- 1
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 1:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.00
- Kuopion Elo lost once in head-to-head matches
- Teams played one times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 1:5; average goals per match – 1.00
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