HPS Women 5–1 Apollo W: Dominant Display in Suomen Cup Fourth Round

HPS Women delivered a stunning attacking performance at home on 1 July 2026, thrashing Apollo W 5–1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Finland Women's Suomen Cup. The emphatic victory showcased HPS’s firepower and underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the trophy.

The match was effectively decided inside the first half-hour. HPS raced into a 3–0 lead within 25 minutes, with their forwards exploiting gaps in the Apollo defence time and again. The first goal came from a perfectly weighted cross and header, the second from a long-range strike that looped over the goalkeeper, and the third from a penalty after a clumsy challenge. Apollo W managed to pull one back just before the break, giving themselves a lifeline at 3–1.

Any hopes of a comeback were dashed early in the second half. HPS restored their three-goal cushion within ten minutes of the restart with a clinical finish from a narrow angle. The fifth and final goal arrived midway through the half, a powerful volley from a corner that left the Apollo goalkeeper with no chance. HPS controlled the remainder of the game comfortably, seeing out a comprehensive victory.

Match highlights and standout performers

• Fast start – HPS scored three goals in the opening 25 minutes, setting the tone for the evening.
• Apollo’s resistance – Although outclassed, Apollo W never stopped trying and deserved their consolation goal.
• HPS depth – Five different scorers found the net, highlighting the team’s spread of attacking threat.

HPS Women’s aggregate score in the cup so far stands at 10 goals for and only 2 against. With such form, they will be a feared opponent in the quarter-final draw. Apollo W, meanwhile, exit the competition but can take pride in their fight, particularly in the first half.

Match played on 1 July 2026.