Hermes beat RoKi 6-3 in a club friendly on Thursday evening in Turku. The final score reflected a match where the hosts took control after a shaky start and found no answer from the visitors. It was a comfortable afternoon for the home side, who had been searching for confidence after a string of defeats.
RoKi arrived in reasonable form following their 6-3 victory over Boden on Sunday. They had shown they could score against opposition, but this fixture demanded something more. The visitors came for a cross he never reached in the opening exchanges and paid for a sloppy opening.
Hermes had been through a difficult period, losing five consecutive matches against IPK. The results had been harsh at times — 0-6, 1-4, 3-8, 2-7, 3-4 — and the players needed a response. By then, the mood had shifted. They turned it around after the break and found their rhythm.
RoKi's recent record against Ketterä told a mixed story. Three wins and two losses in five meetings suggested they were competitive but inconsistent. Against Hermes, they struggled to impose themselves. The hosts saw the game out after taking a commanding lead.
The result gives Hermes something to build on. They had not won in over five months across all competitions. RoKi will need to assess what went wrong after their encouraging display against Boden.