Finland Liiga Cup: AC Oulu 2-1 HJK Helsinki. In a major cup upset, AC Oulu defeated the perennial champions HJK Helsinki to advance in the Liiga Cup. Oulu, playing with great energy and discipline, took a surprise lead in the first half and doubled their advantage early in the second with a clinical counter-attack. HJK, fielding a mix of first-team and fringe players, pulled a goal back to set up a tense finale, but Oulu's defense held firm under intense pressure. The victory is a significant morale booster for AC Oulu and serves as a reminder that HJK's dominance can be challenged, making it one of the standout results of the early Finnish football calendar.