Vallepa secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Loimu in a club friendly on Thursday evening at the 2026-09-18 fixture. The result caps off a miserable run for the hosts, who have now lost five matches in a row across all competitions. To be fair, this was always going to be a stern test for Loimu's fragile confidence.
The visitors made no mistakes in what was a straightforward affair. Three goals separated the sides, with Vallepa showing they can raise the tempo when they need to. Loimu kept their heads but could not find a way back into the contest.
By then, the pattern was clear. Loimu have not tasted victory since February, losing 1-3 to Hurrikaani on two occasions, 1-3 to TYTO, 1-3 to Aaka-Volley, and 0-3 to Oulu. This friendly offered no reprieve from that run.
Vallepa's recent form tells a different story. They have picked up two wins against Savo in their five outings, including a 3-0 victory and a close 3-2 win. The other three results were defeats, including another 0-3 loss to Savo and a 1-3 defeat to Tiikerit.
And here's the thing: friendlies do not move tables, but they reveal character. Loimu are staring at the drop in spirit if this form continues. Vallepa showed they can spring a surprise on the right day.