Ekenas IF Fotboll suffered a second consecutive home defeat, falling 2-0 to FC Lahti in the Finnish Ykkosliiga on Friday, August 22, 2025. Lahti secured a comfortable victory at the Ekenäs Centrumplan with a professional performance, capitalizing on their chances while keeping a clean sheet. The visitors controlled the tempo, scoring once in each half to deflate the home crowd. Ekenas struggled to break down a well-organized Lahti defense, with their best opportunities being saved or wayward. This result solidified Lahti's position in the upper reaches of the league table, while leaving Ekenas searching for answers after a disappointing week. The match was defined by Lahti's clinical efficiency in front of goal and their solid defensive shape. The Ekenas manager faced questions about his team's form, while the Lahti boss praised a complete away performance.