Lahti 3–1 Mikkelin Palloilijat
Finland Suomen Cup – 13 May 2026

Match Summary

Lahti eased into the next round of the Suomen Cup with a convincing 3‑1 victory over Mikkelin Palloilijat (MP) at the Lahden Stadion. The home side dominated possession and created numerous chances, eventually prevailing with a scoreline that reflected their superiority.

Fast Start

Lahti opened the scoring in the 8th minute when Markus Kanto headed in from a free‑kick. They doubled their lead just before the half‑hour mark as Joni Mäkelä fired a low shot into the bottom corner after a neat one‑two. MP pulled one back against the run of play in the 41st minute through Oskari Virtanen, who capitalised on a defensive lapse.

Settling the Tie

Lahti restored their two‑goal advantage early in the second half when Santeri Törmänen curled a free‑kick over the wall and in. The home side then controlled the remainder of the match, missing several chances to extend the lead further. MP rarely threatened after their goal, with Lahti’s defence standing firm.

Looking Ahead

The victory keeps Lahti on track for a deep cup run, while MP exit the competition with a respectable performance against higher‑tier opponents. Lahti will face either Haka or JIPPO in the next round, with the draw scheduled later this week.