Ilves v KuPS

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Wednesday 21 May 2025

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18:00 Local Time

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Tammelan Stadion • 

Tampere, FinlandShow on map

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Ilves, also known as Ilves Tampere, is a professional football team based in Tampere, Finland. They compete in the Veikkausliiga, the top tier of Finnish football, and have established themselves as one of the most successful teams in the league. Founded in 1931, Ilves has won the Finnish Cup four times and has been the Veikkausliiga champions twice. The team is currently led by head coach Jarkko Wiss, a former Finnish national team player. The home stadium for Ilves is Tammelan Stadion, which has a capacity of 5,040 and is known for its vibrant atmosphere during matches. Notable players on the current roster include midfielder Tuco, goalkeeper Mika Hilander, and striker Eero Tamminen. With a rich history and a strong team, Ilves is a force to be reckoned with in Finnish football.

KuPS, also known as Kuopion Palloseura, is a Finnish football team based in the city of Kuopio. Founded in 1923, KuPS is one of Finland's oldest and most successful football clubs. The team currently competes in the top-tier of Finnish football, the Veikkausliiga, and has won the league title five times, most recently in 2020. KuPS has also had success in the Finnish Cup, winning six times and finishing as runner-up on four occasions. The team has a dedicated fan base and plays their home matches at the modern Savon Sanomat Areena, which has a capacity of over 5,000 spectators. Some notable players who have represented KuPS include Joonas Tamm, Lucas Rangel, and Numan Ghilas. With a strong history and talented squad, KuPS is a force to be reckoned with in the Finnish football scene.