P‑Iirot 0–4 Ilves Tampere
Finland Suomen Cup – 13 May 2026

Match Summary

Ilves Tampere delivered a dominant performance on the road, thumping P‑Iirot 4‑0 in the Suomen Cup second round. The visitors were clinical from the outset, scoring twice in the first half and adding two more after the break to cruise into the next stage.

First‑Half Blitz

Ilves took the lead inside 10 minutes when Joona Veteli slotted home after a defensive mix‑up. The lead was doubled in the 35th minute through Mikko Kuningas, who curled a beautiful shot into the far corner from the edge of the box. P‑Iirot barely threatened the Ilves goal in the opening period.

Second‑Half Consolidation

Ilves continued to dominate after the interval. Substitute Eero Tamminen added a third in the 63rd minute with a header from a corner, and Lassi Lappalainen completed the rout with a powerful strike from 20 metres in the 78th minute. P‑Iirot had a few half‑chances but never looked like breaching the Ilves defence.

Performance Analysis

Ilves Tampere showed why they are considered one of the favourites for the Suomen Cup, with fluid attacking movement and disciplined defending. P‑Iirot, playing two tiers lower, were outclassed but can take pride in their effort in a cup tie against higher‑level opposition.