KTP Kotka advanced in the Finland Ykkosliigacup with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory away to Käpylän Pallo. The match, a cup encounter between two teams aiming for a deep run in the competition, was a tale of two halves, with the visitors showing greater composure when it mattered most to secure their passage to the next round. Käpylän Pallo started strongly and were rewarded with an opening goal midway through the first half, sending the home supporters into raptures. They held that lead until halftime, but KTP Kotka emerged from the break with renewed purpose. They leveled the score ten minutes into the second period with a well-taken finish from a counter-attack. The winner arrived with just over fifteen minutes remaining, as KTP's pressure told and a low cross was turned into the net from close range. The standout performance came from KTP's central midfielder, who controlled the game after the break and provided the assist for the equalizer. For KäPa, it was a case of fading after a bright start, unable to maintain their intensity against a physically strong Kotka side. The result sees KTP Kotka progress in the cup, while Käpylän Pallo must now focus solely on their league campaign.