Vaasa VPS returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 home victory over Ilves Tampere in the Veikkausliiga on May 2, 2025. A solitary goal was enough to separate the teams at the Elisa Stadion, giving VPS three crucial points. The match was decided by a moment of quality in the first half, as VPS's attacking midfielder curled a superb shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. Ilves, despite enjoying more of the ball, found it difficult to create clear chances against a compact VPS defense that worked tirelessly. The visitors' best opportunity came from a set-piece, but the header sailed over the bar. VPS managed the game intelligently in the latter stages to see out the win and climb the league table.