Vantaa 4–3 OLS Oulu | Finnish Ykkonen | 11 July 2026

In a seven‑goal thriller at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion, Vantaa edged OLS Oulu 4–3 to claim a dramatic victory in the Ykkonen. The home side raced to a 3‑0 lead, only to see Oulu mount a stunning comeback, before a late winner settled the contest.

Match Overview

Vantaa started at blistering pace. Striker Joni Mäenpää scored twice in the opening half‑hour, and winger Riku Lehtonen added a third before the interval to make it 3–0. OLS looked beaten, but a sensational second‑half turnaround brought the visitors level.

Key Moments

• 8' – Mäenpää heads home from a corner.
• 27' – Mäenpää doubles his tally with a low drive.
• 39' – Lehtonen makes it 3‑0 with a curling free kick.
• 54' – Oulu’s Eetu Kokko pulls one back.
• 67' – Lauri Huuha scores a second for Oulu.
• 80' – Kokko levels at 3‑3 with a deflected shot.
• 88' – Vantaa substitute Santeri Kivinen scores the winner from a set‑piece.

Tactical Story

Vantaa’s early pressing overwhelmed OLS, whose defence struggled to cope with pace. However, OLS adjusted at half‑time, switching to a 4‑3‑3 that allowed them to win the midfield battle and force Vantaa deep. The home side’s resilience in seeing out the game will please coach Antti Sumiala.

Standings Impact

Vantaa’s victory lifts them to seventh in the Ykkonen, while OLS remain in tenth. Both sides will take positives from a match of remarkable drama.