Three lightning goals were enough to guarantee a victory for Åland United – the scorers still found something to be won for future top battles

Åland United’s three quick hits were enough to bring the team to victory in a 4-1 match in the National League match against Ilves. With their victory, the islanders rose to third in the league table.

Anna Westerlund pushed Åland United to the lead from an angular situation already three minutes after the game and beyond Dana Leskinen succeeded twice every two minutes.

– Yes, the match was clearly decided in our first 10 minutes. It was really, really bad for us. After all, the final game was flat, responsible for Ilves’ only hit Jenni Kantanen admitted.

Westerlund also agreed that Ilves could play well between their lines. Kantanen was able to finish off the move. According to Leskinen, the United players’ pace dropped, concentration slackened and sharpness disappeared.

– It should be more systematic in defense that the lines remain tight. In it, we have a lot to pet so we can challenge the top gangs, PK and KuPS. At the head of the offensive, we have danger when we just stay sharp and awake, Leskinen said.

The second half of the match was smoother and its only goal was finished with extra time only after a 15-year super-promise Olivia Ulenius.

Åland United, who took their third consecutive victory, will next face PK-35 in Vantaa, which today caused the top loss of the series to KuPS with their 2-1 home victory of the season.

– We now have one week to improve our game, because I think PK is a better gang than Ilves, Westerlund said.

Next week, Ilves will face HJK, a series member. According to Kantanen, the people of Tampere must be steeled above all in the opponent’s counterattacks.

– They need to be cut off either in the midfield or better organized in defense. We had difficulties with them today, Kantanen admitted.

In the other matches of the round, PK-35 Helsinki defeated ONS 4–1. NJS – HJK and HPS – FC Honka are still in progress.