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2011 Finnish Cup
The 2011 Finnish Cup () is the 57th season of the main annual football (soccer) cup competition in Finland. It is organized as a single-elimination knock–out tournament. Participation in the competition is voluntary. HJK won the cup after beating KuPS 2–1 in the final. As HJK also won the league, they qualified for the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League and KuPS will enter the first qualifying round of UEFA Europa League as losing cup finalists. A total of 233 teams registered for the competition. They will enter in different rounds, depending on their position within the league system. Clubs with teams in Kolmonen (level IV) or an inferior league started the competition in Round 1. Teams from Ykkönen (level II) and Kakkonen (level III) will enter in Round 4. The 2011 Veikkausliiga clubs will start from Round 5 onwards, according to their 2011 League Cup finish; teams exiting at the group stage will enter in Round 5, the losing teams of the quarterfinals will begin in Round 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi (), commonly known as HJK Helsinki (), or simply as HJK (), is a Finnish Association football, football club based in Helsinki. The club competes in Veikkausliiga, the top division of the Finnish football league system. Founded in 1907, the club has spent most of its history in the top tier of Finnish football. The club's home ground is the 10,770-seat Töölö Football Stadium, where they have played their home games since 2000. Generally considered as Finland's biggest club, HJK is the most successful Finnish club in terms of Veikkausliiga, championship titles with 33. The club has also won 14 Finnish Cups and 6 Finnish League Cups. Many of Finland's most successful players have played for HJK before moving abroad. The club has also similar success with Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi (women), women's Kansallinen Liiga. HJK is the only Finnish club that has participated in the UEFA Champions League group stage. In 1998, they beat FC Metz, Metz in the 1998� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HIFK Fotboll
HIFK Fotboll or IFK Helsingfors is the association football section of HIFK, a sports club based in Helsinki, Finland. The men's football team currently competes in the Kolmonen whereas the women's first team is in Naisten Kakkonen. Both teams use Väinämöisen kenttä in Töölö as their home ground. History Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna i Helsingfors was formed on 15 October 1897 by Georges Doubitsky, a 15-year-old student at the Svenska Reallyceum school in Helsinki. In the early years the club specialised in Athletics (sport), athletics, association football, football and bandy. The football section was established in 1907, the same year that the Football Association of Finland was founded. HIFK's first football game was at the Kaisaniemi ground on 17 May 1908 where the new team lost 1–2 to Unitas. In those early years HIFK were runners-up in the Mestaruussarja (then played as a cup competition) on 5 occasions in 1909, 1912, 1928 and 1929. In addition in 1912 the Finni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kajaanin Haka
Kajaanin Haka (abbreviated KajHa) is a football club from Kajaani in Finland. The club was formed in 1953 and their home ground is at the Kajaanin liikuntapuisto. The men's football first team currently plays in the Kolmonen (Third Division). The Chairman of KajHa is Jarmo Anttonen. Background KajHa was founded on 15 March 1953 and in the early years the club was known as Hevossuon Haka. The change to the current name was made on 23 January 1963. Originally Haka was a typical village club, which in addition to football ran sections providing for sports of athletics, skiing, and volleyball. Specialisation in football occurred in the early 1960s and has remained the popular activity. There are currently 245 registered players and the number is growing all the time. The club's first taste of success was in 1968 when they played one season in the Suomisarjaa (Finland League) which at that time was the second tier of Finnish football. They have had four other periods at this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Jyväskylä Blackbird
FC Jyväskylä Blackbird (abbreviated FCJ Blackbird or FC Blackbird or FCJ) is a football club from Jyväskylä in Finland. The club was formed in 1996 and their home ground is at the Viitaniemen tekonurmi. The men's first team currently plays in the Kolmonen. The Chairman of FCJ Blackbird is Nellu Petrescu and Harri Huttunen is the Manager. Background FCJ Blackbird spent their initial seasons in the Kolmonen (Third Division) of the Finnish football league in the section covering Central Finland (Keski-Suomi). They were promoted to the Kakkonen (Second Division) at the end of the 2007 season. In their first season at the higher level in 2008 they faced an uphill struggle in Group A and just avoided relegation. In 2009 the team were moved to Group C and although they gained less points they were able to finish in ninth position some distance from the relegation spot. The club are now in their third season in the third tier of Finnish football. Season to season Club st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jämsänkosken Ilves
Jämsänkosken Ilves (abbreviated JIlves) is a sports club from Jämsä, Finland. The club is active in cross-country skiing, swimming, athletics, and football, where it has a long tradition. The club's home ground is at the Jämsänkosken Pallokenttä. Other venues used by the club include the Oinaalan urheilukenttä (Oinaala sports field), Paunu and Jaatilan kenttä at Jämsä. Background The club was formed on 2 May 1930 when 30 sports minded people met at the club of the local paper mill, Yhtyneet Paperitehtaat Oy, to revive Jämsänkosken VPK's gymnastics and sports clubs. The year 2010 is the eightieth anniversary of the club and a number of celebratory events are being held. JIlves played 8 seasons in the second tier of Finnish football from 1963 until 1970. They also have had 5 spells in the third tier (the Second Division) in 1974–76, 1978, 1981–83, 1985, 1990. In the late 1980s the club found itself in the Fourth Division but a merger with Jämsän Pallo enable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PEPO Lappeenranta
PEPO Lappeenranta (abbreviated PEPO, earlier Uus-Lavolan Peli-Pojat) is a Finnish football club from Uus-Lavola, Lappeenranta. The club was formed in 1958 and their home ground is at the Kimpinen Sports Centre. The men's first team currently plays in the Kakkonen. The chairman of PEPO is Kari Suninen and the men's first team is managed by Tero Nieminen . History PEPO's inaugural meeting was held at the Lavola School in Lappee municipality on 12 November 1958. The name of the club was chosen as Uus-Lavolan Peli-Pojat at the first annual general meeting of the club held on 30 November 1958. The first official match played by the club was at the Vanha kenttä against Lauritsalan Pallokerho on 10 May 1959. During the 1970s and 1980s PEPO played in the lower divisions of the Finnish football system in the Nelonen (Fourth Division) and Vitonen (Fifth Division). Between 1973 and 1975 the club also ran a women's team. In 1987 the men's team were promoted to the Kolmonen (Third D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savonlinnan Työväen Palloseura
Savonlinnan Työväen Palloseura or STPS for short, is a football club located in Savonlinna, Finland. The club was founded in 1947. STPS has a strong labour movement background, ''"työväen palloseura"'' meaning "workers ball club" in Finnish. This traditional club has 650 active members which makes STPS the largest sport group in the city of Savonlinna. The club hosts many youth and women's teams. The women's futsal team won the Finnish championship in 2005. STPS is currently playing in South-Eastern Finland's Kolmonen (the 4th highest tier in the Finnish football system). History The men's team played under the name of ''Estura'' from 1979 to 1980 and under the name ''FC Savonlinna'' in the 1990s. The club has enjoyed 9 seasons in the Kakkonen (Second Division), the third tier of Finnish Football, in 1974–75, 1977–80, 1991 and 1994–1995. Season to season Club Structure STPS run 2 men's teams, a men's veterans team and 9 boys teams. In addition, the Mertalan Pal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walkover
John Baxter Taylor and William Robbins (athlete)">William Robbins to refuse to race in protest. A walkover, also W.O. or w/o (originally two words: "walk over"), is awarded to the opposing team/player, etc., if there are no other players available, or they have been disqualified, because the other contestants have forfeited or the other contestants have withdrawn from the contest. The term can apply in forfeit (sport)">forfeited or the other contestants have withdrawn from the contest. The term can apply in sport">forfeit (sport)">forfeited or the other contestants have withdrawn from the contest. The term can apply in sport, elections or other contexts where a victory can be achieved by default. The narrow and extended meanings of "walkover" as a single word are both found from 1829. Other sports-specific variations of the term exist, especially where walking is not involved: competitive rowing, for example, uses the term ''row over''. Sports The word originates from ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Loviisa
FC Loviisa is a football club from Loviisa, Finland. The club was formed in 1992 and its home ground is at the Loviisan keskuskenttä, which can accommodate 500 spectators. Background The club was founded in 1992, following the amalgamation of the Loviisan Tor and Loviisan Riento football sections. Loviisan Tor had the more significant history playing in second tier of the Finnish football system for two seasons in 1939 and 1966 and the third tier for five seasons covering 1974 and the period 1976–79. FC Loviisa played one season in the Kakkonen (Second Division), the third tier, in 1994. Season to season *1 season in ''Kolmonen'' *2 seasons in '' Nelonen'' *1 season in ''Vitonen'' *1 season in ''Kutonen'' Club structure FC Loviisa runs a number of teams including 1 men's team, 1 ladies' team, 7 boys' teams, and 5 girls' teams. The Club organises an annual soccer school ''(120 children attended in 2009)'' and the Fortum Cup junior tournament. The club is also active i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lehmon Pallo-77
Lehmon Pallo-77 (abbreviated LehPa) is a football club from Lehmo, Kontiolahti in Eastern Finland. The club was formed in 1977 and at one time was also active in volleyball and ice-hockey. The men's football first team currently plays in the Kolmonen (Third Division). Their home ground is at the Lehmon urheilukeskus. Background LehPa-77 has spent many seasons in the lower divisions of the Finnish football league. They have played one season in the Kakkonen (Second Division), the third tier of Finnish football, in 2004. In the 1990s the club ran a Ladies Team which progressed as high as the Women's First Division. The club from the outset has had an important role offering physical activity to Lehmo and the municipality of Kontiolahti and its villages. The club now has more than 200 registered players and makes full use of indoor and outdoor facilities in the Lehmo area. Season to season Club Structure Lehmon Pallo −77 run a number of teams including 2 men's team, 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soccer Club Kuopio Futis-98
SC Kuopio Futis-98 (abbreviated SC KuFu-98 or KuFu-98) was a football club from Kuopio, Finland. The club was formed in 1998 and their home ground is Savon Sanomat Areena. Since 2015 KuFu-98 acted as a farm club of Veikkausliiga club KuPS. In December 2021, it was announced that the newly established KuPS Akatemia (or KuPS II) will continue as the reserve team of KuPS and will gain the position and rights of SC KuFu-98. Background SC KuFu-98 was established in 1998, the club's inaugural meeting being attended by Leo Pohjolainen, Jarmo Hämäläinen, Heikki Kärkkäinen, Markku Korhonen, Pekka Toivanen, Janne Koskinen and Mikko Kolehmainen. The players for the first season came mainly from the Airakselan Yrityksen sports club. The club began their competitive matches in the Nelonen (Fourth Division). After their first season they gained promotion to the Kolmonen (Third Division) where they have subsequently played most of their football. The one exception was in 2003 when th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joensuun Palloseura
Joensuun Palloseura (abbreviated JoPS) is a football club from Joensuu, Finland. JoPS is Joensuu's oldest football club having been formed in 1929. The club has competed in the second tier of Finnish football over 6 seasons, the last time being in 1968. JoPS currently plays in the Vitonen section that covers Eastern Finland. History JoPS has covered the sports of bandy, pesäpallo, football, and tennis. The football club officially began operations in 1930, the same year as the Karelian District Football Association was founded. In the 1940s, JoPS was the leading bandy club of North Karelia. The team rose to the Premier Division in 1940 and remained in the highest division until 1949 without winning any medals. In the early 1950s, JoPS lost the number one club status for bandy in the city of Joensuu, and started to invest more in football. JoPS dominated the North Karelian football until the 1970s. The club competed in the second tier of Finnish football in 1938, 1952, 1958–59 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
