PK-35 Vantaa defeated HJK Academy Women 3:1 in the Relegation Play-Off - 2 stage of the Kansallinen Liiga on Thursday evening. The result keeps the Vantaa side alive in their fight to avoid dropping into the lower division. The match took place at home ahead of 2026-08-14 with kick-off at 16:00.
Vantaa entered the evening in seventh place, sitting on just seven points from 14 games. Their record of two wins, one draw and 11 defeats had put them firmly in the relegation zone. This stage of the competition is where every result carries weight for the teams fighting to stay up.
The home side arrived in confident mood after their 6:1 victory over JUPK just a few days earlier. That result had been a stark contrast to their previous outings, including a 0:2 defeat to HJK and a 1:4 loss to Oland United. They had shown they could score goals when it mattered.
The 3:1 scoreline reflected a performance where Vantaa took their chances. They had to respond to pressure from HJK Academy, who would have been looking to close the gap on the teams above them. The margin of victory suggested they controlled the decisive moments.
The result puts Vantaa in a better position ahead of the next leg of the play-off. With only seven points from 14 league games, every opportunity to move away from the bottom of the table is crucial. They have one foot in the next round if they maintain this level of performance.