RoPS Rovaniemi 0 – 4 HJK Helsinki
Finland Suomen Cup | 13 May 2026 | 23:30 CEST

Match Overview

HJK Helsinki delivered a dominant performance on the road, crushing RoPS Rovaniemi 4-0 in the Suomen Cup. The Veikkausliiga leaders put the tie to bed early with two goals in the first half and added two more after the break. RoPS, competing in the third-tier Kolmonen, never looked capable of causing an upset against the top-flight giants.

First Half Dominance

HJK wasted no time asserting their authority. In the 8th minute, winger Topi Keskinen cut inside from the left and curled a beautiful strike into the far corner. The visitors doubled their lead just before half-time when striker Miro Tenho rose highest to meet a corner and nodded home from close range. RoPS had a golden chance to pull one back in the 40th minute, but forward Lassi Nuutinen shot straight at HJK goalkeeper Jesse Öst.

Second Half Control

The second half followed a similar pattern. HJK continued to press, and in the 63rd minute, David Etu added a third with a clinical finish after a through ball from captain Lucas Lingman. The scoring was completed in the 78th minute when substitute Pyry Soiri slotted home a rebound after a fierce shot from Keskinen was saved. HJK finished the match with 68% possession and 16 shots, while RoPS managed only three attempts.

Standout Performers

• Topi Keskinen (HJK) – A goal and an assist, plus constant threat on the wing. His dribbling and movement were too much for the RoPS defence.
• Miro Tenho (HJK) – The towering defender was a menace from set pieces, scoring one and hitting the post with another header.
• Linus Rautiainen (RoPS) – The home side’s best player, working hard in midfield and making several tackles to disrupt HJK’s rhythm, but ultimately overwhelmed.

Cup Context

With this win, HJK advanced to the fourth round of the Suomen Cup, keeping alive their hopes of a domestic double. RoPS, despite the heavy defeat, can take pride in their run, having beaten two lower-league sides to reach this stage. The gulf in class was evident, but the experience will be valuable for the Kolmonen club.