On Thu Sep 29th, in week 1, Honka and HJK will play a match in Esbo in a clash of the Veikkausliiga. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Honka recorded a 1-2 loss against HJK. Santeri Vaananen struck first for HJK in the 3rd minute, then Jerry Voutilainen tied it up for Honka in the 84th minute. With 17 points in their last 10 matches Honka should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 1st placed HJK, recorded a 2-1 win against SJK. Pyry Soiri scored the first goal for HJK in the 8th minute, then Jake Jervis got the equalizer for SJK in the 19th minute on a feed from Pablo Andrade Plaza da Silva. HJK is on a hot streak lately, having won 8 of their last 10 matches.
On Sep 11th, Honka hosted HJK in their last match together. HJK won by a score of 2 to 1. Vaananen struck first for HJK in the 3rd minute, but Jerry Voutilainen got the equalizer for Honka in the 84th minute.
HJK’s most prolific scorer has been Anthony Olusanya. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. Honka is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Ville Koski and Kevin Jansen each having 2 goals in their last 5.