Ekenas IF Fotboll secured a 2-0 win over TPS Turku in an International Club Friendly match at the Ekenas Centrumplan. This pre-season or mid-season friendly provided valuable minutes for both squads, with Ekenas emerging as the more clinical side on the day. The home team controlled the tempo from the start and opened the scoring in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive mistake or a fluid attacking move. They doubled their lead before halftime, giving them a comfortable cushion going into the break. The second half saw TPS Turku make several substitutions and improve their possession, but they struggled to break down a disciplined Ekenas defense. The match was played in a good spirit, with both managers using the opportunity to rotate players and test tactics ahead of their respective league campaigns. While the result does not impact any league table, the confidence gained from a win against a fellow Finnish club is invaluable for Ekenas IF. The Ekenas manager highlighted the positive aspects of his team's performance, and the TPS coach focused on the fitness benefits of the match. Both teams fielded experimental lineups, giving fringe players a chance to impress.