KTP Kotka Women 2–3 PK Keski Uusimaa Women
Finnish Women’s Ykkonen | July 4, 2026

Match Overview

PK Keski Uusimaa Women edged KTP Kotka Women 3–2 in a tightly contested Finnish Women’s Ykkonen encounter at Arto Tolsa Areena. The visitors raced into a two-goal lead within the first 25 minutes, but KTP fought back to level early in the second half before Keski Uusimaa snatched a dramatic winner in the 84th minute.

Key Moments

Keski Uusimaa took the lead in the 12th minute, forward Sanni Lehtonen finishing a flowing move with a calm side-footed shot. They doubled the advantage in the 25th minute through midfielder Emma Mäkelä, who volleyed home from a corner. KTP pulled one back just before half-time, striker Anni Korhonen converting a penalty after a handball in the box.

The equaliser came in the 52nd minute, Korhonen again on target, this time heading in a cross from the left. With the match poised at 2–2, Keski Uusimaa found the winner six minutes from time, substitute Jenna Salo breaking through the KTP defence to slot past the goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

KTP started slowly, allowing Keski Uusimaa to dominate possession early. The hosts improved after the break, pressing higher, but defensive lapses cost them. Keski Uusimaa’s ability to exploit space on the counter proved decisive, especially after KTP committed numbers forward for the equaliser.

Standout Performers

• Anni Korhonen (KTP): A brace, the driving force behind KTP’s comeback.
• Sanni Lehtonen (Keski Uusimaa): Scored the opener and created chances throughout.
• Jenna Salo (Keski Uusimaa): Impact substitute, scoring the winner.

Standings Context

The victory lifts PK Keski Uusimaa into the top half of the Ykkonen table, while KTP remain in the lower half but showed fighting spirit. Both sides will take positives from an entertaining match.