Match Report: FF Jaro 2-5 HJK Helsinki — Finnish Veikkausliiga

HJK Helsinki delivered a dominant attacking display on the road, thrashing FF Jaro 5-2 at the Jakobstads Centralplan on 13 June 2026. The result keeps the reigning champions firmly in the title race while extending Jaro’s winless run to four matches.

First-Half Fireworks from the Helsinki Giants

The visitors wasted no time imposing themselves. Striker Santeri Hostikka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, latching onto a through ball from midfielder Lucas Lingman and finishing calmly. Jaro responded well, equalising through a well-struck free kick from Axel Karttunen in the 29th minute. But HJK regained control before the break: first, Anthony Olusanya restored the lead in the 37th minute, then Hostika grabbed his second of the night in stoppage time to make it 3-1 at half-time.

Second-Half Surge Seals the Win

HJK continued to press after the interval. Bojan Radulovic scored a superb fourth goal in the 54th minute, curling a shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. Jaro pulled one back through Eero Markkanen in the 67th minute, offering a glimmer of hope, but HJK struck again five minutes later as substitute Miika Törö made it 5-2 with a close-range finish.

Key Performers and Tactical Notes

Hostikka’s brace was the highlight, but HJK’s midfield dominance was equally decisive. Lingman controlled the tempo, completing over 90% of his passes, while the full-backs pushed high to create overloads. For Jaro, Karttunen’s set-piece ability was a bright spot, but defensive lapses proved costly once again.

League Impact

With the victory, HJK move to 31 points, keeping pace with league leaders Ilves at the top of the Veikkausliiga table. Jaro, on the other hand, remain in 10th place with 15 points, now just three points above the relegation zone.