12.12.2023 Helmarit Nations League Match reports. Veikkausliiga Update.

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/12/12/helmarit-match-reports-veikkausliiga-news-update-new-sjk-coach-hjk-final-euro-match/ 

IN THIS EPISODE...

Women's Nations League 2023, Group B2, Games 5 & 6. 

Whew, this really is a jam-packed episode, as Mark W and Rich review the final two Women's Nations League games for Finland's Helmarit; a dominant 6-0 win over 10-woman Romania and a battling 2-2 draw away in Slovakia. They also look at the potential impact of this campaign on the Euro 2025 qualifying matches in late-2024. 

They then look at the Huuhkajat, who not only have the Nations League playoff for Euro 2024, but their next Nations League group will be drawn early next year. Who said football never stops! 

The Liigacup 2024 groups have been confirmed, so we look forward to some cold, indoor action starting in January. While in the Veikkausliiga, more dust has settled on FC Honka's (latest) demise, while a new management team at SJK Seinäjoki prompts an in-depth look at SJK Akatemia in 2023. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Match Report: Finland 6-0 Romania
00:10:22 Match Report: Slovakia 2-2 Finland
00:17:43 Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying groups
00:22:29 Men’s Euro 2024 playoff: Wales vs Finland 21.3.2024
00:25:01 Men’s 2024 Nations League Draw 8.2.2024
00:26:44 Captain’s Ball 2024 winners 
00:29:22 FC Honka drop down 3 divisions, Gnistan up(?)
00:36:37 Liigacup 2024 draw
00:40:20 Stevie Grieve named SJK Seinäjoki new head coach
00:53:22 HJK Helsinki’s final Europa Conference game

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