Vaasa VPS claimed a hard-fought 3-2 home victory over KTP Kotka in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on August 22, 2025. In a thrilling encounter, the home side held off a late fightback from their opponents to secure a vital three points in the top-flight league table. VPS started strongly, building a two-goal lead with well-taken efforts. KTP Kotka refused to surrender, pulling a goal back to set up a tense finale. VPS restored their two-goal cushion, but Kotka scored again in the dying minutes to ensure a nervy finish. The hosts, however, managed to see out the remaining time to claim the win. This result provides a significant boost to VPS's league position, while KTP Kotka's battling performance yielded no points.