Eset claimed a 2:1 victory over Vasa in a club friendly match on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The result gives the hosts something to build on ahead of the new campaign. To be fair, neither side showed their full strength in what was essentially a preparation game.
Eset came into this fixture with mixed results from their recent outings. They had battered Lukko 8:3 before losing three consecutive games, including two defeats to Vasa earlier in August. That run of form suggested they needed a response.
Vasa arrived with their own concerns. Three losses in five matches, including heavy defeats to Hämeenlinna, had left them searching for rhythm. They had managed a draw against Karpat and won both meetings with Eset so far this month.
And here's the thing about these friendlies — the scoreline rarely tells the whole story. Both teams were clearly still finding their feet. Eset's win means they end their warm-up with momentum, while Vasa will need to address the defensive issues that cost them in the earlier encounters.
By then, both sides will be looking at this result differently. For Eset, it's a chance to close out their preparations on a positive note. Vasa have work to do before the league gets underway.
