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The original English-language podcast about Finnish football. Presented by Mark W, Mark H, Rich, Keke & Ally, five Brits with Finnish wives and shared passion for the beautiful game. @explorefinland @fcsuomi @escapetosuomi @kekemyllari & @mano99 bring you a variety of show formats; the original Finnish Football Show discussion show, interviews with key people in Finnish football, and Match Reports of key Finnish national team games. FFS – supporting football in Finland since 2015.
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
In the midst of uncertainty about where, exactly, Finland will play Bosnia-Herzegovina, the FFS team look at Markku Kanerva's squad selection for these two, vital World Cup qualifiers.
On 13th November, Finland travel (in theory) to Zenica to play Bosnia-Herzegovina. Then on 16th November, the Huuhkajat play hosts to France in a game that could see Finland qualify for its second consecutive major finals.
There's some work to be done yet, though, as Mark W, Rich, Mark H and Keke discuss...
Show Notes and links
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/11/11/world-cup-qualifiers-finland-bosnia-herzegonvina-france/
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
The final weekend of the Veikkausliiga 2021 season was full of drama. First played second, as KuPS hosted HJK in a battle for the title. While third played fourth, as Inter hosted SJK in the bronze medal match... and what accommodating hosts they were too! This game also turned into a shoot-out for the top scorer prize, with Benjamin Källman and Ariel 'Tuco' Ngueukam going toe-to-toe in this game, and both finishing on 14 goals for the season.
Mark H, Rich, Keke and Mark W get together to review the final weekend's action and let's just say, there were mixed emotions for the FFS team! We also look at the action in the Veikkausliiga/Ykkönen play-off between AC Oulu & RoPS.
Show Notes and links
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/11/08/veikkausliiga-2021-review/
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Back on home soil, the Helmarit struggled to break down a resolute Ireland side that got players behind the ball to defend, while making the most of counter-attacking on the break. A fine goal-of-the-match from Adelina Engman, was not enough against a good direct free kick and a close-range header for Ireland. Mark W, Keke and Rich got together for a chat straight after the game.
Show Notes and links:
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/10/26/match-report-finland-1-2-ireland/
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
On a football pitch that resembled a ploughed field, the Helmarit put on an assured, commanding performance to take a comfortable 3-0 World Cup Qualifier victory back home from Tbilisi, Georgia.
Goals from Linda Sällström, Sanni Franssi and, a penalty from, Emmi Alanen ensured that Finland sit in joint top place in group A, with local rivals Sweden. Mark W and Rich got together for a chat straight after the game.
Show Notes and links
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/10/21/match-report-georgia-0-2-finland/
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
In this episode, Keke and Mark W are joined by another Helmarit star and yet another Finnish goalkeeper! Tinja-Riikka Korpela who is a legend of the women’s game; a serial winner who won two Bundesliga titles and three Finnish championships. As well as making 90+ appearances for the Helmarit – the women's Finland national team – and playing a large part in getting the Helmarit into Euro 2022.
Read Keke's questions in our blog post
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/10/18/in-conversation-with-tinni-korpela/
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Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
On Tuesday night Markku Kanerva and Finland got back to their feet after Saturday night's knockdown, to show Finland's fans that there's still life, and a few tricks, in the old dog yet, as they took on Kazakhstan at the Astana Arena.
Read Mark H's match report of Kazakhstan 0-2 Finland
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/10/12/match-report-kazakhstan-0-2-finland/
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Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
On Saturday evening, Markku Kanerva's Finland were dealt a near fatal blow by a stubborn Ukraine side, reducing the odds of their World Cup Qualification to "comical".
Both Kanerva and visiting manager Oleksandr Petrakov set up with the same approach as the reverse fixture, with more familiar options Jukka Raitala and Thomas Lam replacing the injured Jere Uronen and Tim Sparv...
Read Mark H's match report of Finland 1-2 Ukraine
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/10/09/match-report-finland-1-2-ukraine/
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
A busy show of international qualifiers, with both the Huuhkajat and Helmarit competing to qualify for upcoming World Cups. Mark W, Keke, Mark H and Rich look at the recent result for the Finland Women's team and look forward to imminent games for the Men's team.
They then turn their attention to the closing stages of the 2021 Veikkausliiga season. The regular season has now finished and the league splits into two final series'. For each club, the FFS team discuss their league position, any recent news or events and their prospects in the final stages.
Show Notes and links
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/09/29/huuhkajat-squad-helmarit-match-review-veikkausliiga-splits/
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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Merry-go-round = Carousel or karuselli
This is the episode that Mark H has been promising/threatening for a couple of weeks. The team discuss the recent spate of sackings, announcements of resignations (pre-signations?) and rumoured manager transfers for 2022. Attention then turns to SJK Seinäjoki, who are firmly embroiled in this silly-season and whose fans are about to take action and boycott the upcoming game with FC Inter Turku.
Show notes & links
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/09/15/managerial-merry-go-round/
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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
On Tuesday night, 7th September, Markku Kanerva’s Huuhkajat travel to Lyon to face a struggling France side, full of quality but down on their luck. Any points from this away side will keep Finland in a play-off place, which may be necessary as Bosnia-Herzegovina play Kazakhstan in the group’s other game, kick-off is at 21:45, Finland time, at the Groupama stadium in Lyon...
Read Mark H's match report of France 2-0 Finland
https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/09/08/match-report-france-2-0-finland/
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