Gnistan v HJK Helsinki

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Monday 28 Jul 2025

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19:00 Local Time

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Mustapekka Areena • 

Helsinki, FinlandShow on map

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Gnistan is a professional football team based in Helsinki, Finland, competing in the second-highest division of Finnish football, the Ykkönen. Established in 2006, Gnistan has quickly become a formidable force in the Finnish football scene, securing multiple promotions and establishing themselves as a top-tier team. They have won the Kakkonen title twice, in 2015 and 2018, and have also reached the semi-finals of the Finnish Cup in 2019. The team boasts a talented roster of players, including Finnish international goalkeeper Tommi Vaiho and midfield maestro Joonas Vahtera. Their home matches are played at the Mustapekka Areena, a modern and state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 5,000 spectators. With a dedicated fan base and a strong track record, Gnistan is a team to watch in the Finnish football league.

HJK Helsinki, also known as Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, is a Finnish professional football team based in Helsinki. Founded in 1907, HJK is the most successful football club in Finland, having won a record 30 Finnish Premier League titles and 13 Finnish Cups. The team is also a regular participant in European competitions, with their best performance being reaching the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in 1998. HJK has produced several notable players over the years, including Jari Litmanen, Sami Hyypiä, and Teemu Tainio. Their home ground is the Telia 5G -areena, which has a capacity of 10,770 and is known for its electric atmosphere during matches. HJK Helsinki is managed by Toni Koskela and their current star players include Riku Riski, Daniel O'Shaughnessy, and Nikolai Alho. With their rich history and impressive track record, HJK Helsinki continues to dominate the Finnish football scene and make their mark in international competitions.