HJK Helsinki narrowly avoided a cup upset, edging past JaPS with a 2-1 home win in the Finland Suomen Cup on May 29, 2025. The reigning Veikkausliiga champions were pushed hard by their determined opponents but found a way to progress to the next round. HJK took the lead in the first half, but JaPS showed great spirit to equalize, putting the tie in the balance. The match appeared to be heading for extra time until HJK found a late winner, much to the relief of the home supporters at Bolt Arena. The performance was not HJK's most fluid, but they demonstrated the champion's mentality required to navigate tricky cup fixtures. This hard-fought victory keeps HJK on track for a potential domestic double.