Salatspalloseura took a 3-1 victory over KuPS Academy in the Ykkönen Group Stage on 29 August 2026. The result leaves the visitors third in the table with 36 points from 22 matches, while the hosts drop to 11th on 15 points.
KuPS Academy started brighter, with R. Tikkanen coming on just before the break at 46 minutes. Y. Miyazaki picked up two bookings in five minutes around that period, and then O. Jakonen ended a barren spell with a 51st-minute goal. To be fair, the home side looked the more likely to add to that lead.
Salatspalloseura shifted gear with a double substitution at 62 minutes, bringing on O. Balde and R. Tahkola. M. Lulli followed at 64, and J. Kivijärvi made it pay with a goal at 68. By then the match had turned into something the visitors could control.
K. Yao saw yellow at 74, and E. Karkkainen arrived for KuPS Academy at 76. L. Paasisalo came on for the visitors at 84, and J. Ndakala put Salatspalloseura ahead 3-1 with 89 minutes gone. KuPS Academy had nothing to do all evening after that.
S. Kadowaki added a fourth goal in stoppage time at 90+1. Three substitutions — Y. Miyazaki, J. Kostian and E. Rrustemi — came on together at 90+2, a sign KuPS Academy were looking for something but couldn't find it.
The gap between the sides is now 21 points in the standings. KuPS Academy have won only three of 22 matches this season, while Salatspalloseura sit comfortably in third with ten victories.