3 : 1
  • 24 February 2024, SJK vs FC Ilves, 3-1, Win
  • 17 February 2024, SJK vs KuPS Kuopio, 1-3, Lose
  • 08 February 2024, FC Haka Valkeakoski vs SJK, 1-2, Win
  • 03 February 2024, SJK vs AC Oulu, 0-2, Lose
  • 27 January 2024, VPS vs SJK, 2-1, Lose
SJK
Home
  • 09 March 2024, FC Ilves vs Inter Turku, 0-1, Lose
  • 24 February 2024, SJK vs FC Ilves, 3-1, Lose
  • 16 February 2024, FC Ilves vs FC Haka Valkeakoski, 2-2, Draw
  • 08 February 2024, AC Oulu vs FC Ilves, 0-1, Win
  • 03 February 2024, FC Ilves vs VPS, 3-1, Win
FC Ilves
Away
League Cup
League Cup, Finland

Coverage:

The battle between home team SJK and visiting side FC Ilves on the 24th of February, 2024, proved to be a fiercely contested affair with the home team ultimately dominating play in the League Cup competition. SJK comfortably emerged victorious with a 3-1 win.

From the onset, SJK exhibited aggressive offensive skills, scoring as early as the 12th minute of the first half. This continued throughout the first period, with the second goal falling at the 41st minute. Going into the half-time, the home team had established a secure 2-0 lead. This dominant performance left FC Ilves grappling for possession and compounds what already had seemed as a match slipping away from them.

Entering the second half, SJK didn't let up tallying another goal in the 52nd minute to extend the lead. It wasn't until the 63rd minute the away team was able to get one back with their lone goal. However, it was too little too late for FC Ilves as the home side effectively controlled the game.

A significant factor that saw FC Ilves lose control of the match were the yellow cards they received. FC Ilves were served six yellow cards, a stark contrast to the restrained performance of SJK who only picked up two. In fact, the severity of the disciplinary issues faced by the away team was highlighted by them being reduced to 10 players from a red card incident. This was a contributing factor to their downfall as it no doubt impacted their game strategy and on-field formation.

Comparison to the corner kicks tally indicates SJK were the more offensively powerful, totaling 5 corner kicks compared to FC Ilves' 3. While both teams were caught offside, with one instance for SJK and two for FC Ilves, it didn't have a definitive impact on the overall match outcome.

Despite the opposing team's spirited efforts, SJK proved superior with their tactical gameplay, maintaining pressure, and capitalizing on their opponents' mistakes. SJK's 3-1 victory underpins an impressive overall performance, demonstrating efficiency upfront, and a disciplined defensive stance.

In conclusion, SJK's relentless aggression, compounded with FC Ilves' disciplinary issues, defined the match outcome. The home team's goal scoring ability combined with a strong defensive performance was the key in ensuring their victory in this League Cup fixture.

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Form Guide

Win3-1SJK vs FC Ilves
Lose1-3SJK vs KuPS Kuopio
Win1-2FC Haka Valkeakoski vs SJK
Lose0-2SJK vs AC Oulu
Lose2-1VPS vs SJK
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • SJK has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:9, scoring 1.4 goals average
Lose0-1FC Ilves vs Inter Turku
Lose3-1SJK vs FC Ilves
Draw2-2FC Ilves vs FC Haka Valkeakoski
Win0-1AC Oulu vs FC Ilves
Win3-1FC Ilves vs VPS
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:7
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • FC Ilves has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:7, scoring 1.4 goals average

SJK H2H FC Ilves

Away gameSJK04FC IlvesHome gameVeikkausliiga
Away gameSJK22FC IlvesHome gameVeikkausliiga
Away gameSJK42FC IlvesHome gameFinnish Cup
Home gameSJK10FC IlvesAway gameVeikkausliiga
Home gameSJK31FC IlvesAway gameLeague Cup
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:9
GOALS / MATCH
2.00
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, SJK overtook FC Ilves three times
  • SJK won three times, lost once and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:9; average goals per match – 2.00
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