Goalkeeper Kari Piiroinen is one of SaiPa’s most important players.
Kari Piiroinen and SaiPa celebrated the final place in front of their fanatical home audience. AOP / Mikko Lieri
23-year-old Kari Piiroinen plays a stunning spring league with SaiPa’s goal.
Piiroinen was again stunning in the sixth semi -finals as SaiPa sent a regular season winner to Luko’s bronze medal with a 2-1 follow -up win.
SaiPa plays in the finals.
– The feeling is still a bit unbelievable. Yes it probably strikes there. But yes, this is pretty good, I have to say. Didn’t think in the summer that we were at this point, Piiroinen was amazed.
Historical trick
SaiPa has never played in the Finnish Champions League finals before.
When did the final place come to mind for the first time?
– Well, yes, it probably came after the last home game when we won here in Lappeenranta. This brings a lot of spiritual power, the blouse is not empty at all, the HIFK breeder thought.
Close team
Raimo Helminen has done a great job with his team throughout the season. SaiPa has won more than half of his season games with one goal. Timo Kunnari
Santeri Airola scored an exhilarating sequel to Luke’s network.
– It’s hard to say where this match was solved. I say what I see with the mill’s eyes. I think we defended really well and played all the time as a team, Piiroinen praised and continued:
– We don’t have as skilled players as the opponent, but we have unity. We play for the team all the time.
Long day
Nice to go! SaiPa offers the first time ever ever ever ever. Vapu will be long in South Karelia. AOP / Mikko Lieri
SaiPa arranged a really long wake in Lappeenranta, which may be moist other than unstable weather.
– Yeah, yes. Aren’t students always spending a long May Day here. Good for them, too, Piiroinen laughed.
The goalkeeper revealed what happened in SaiPa’s booth when the team that had reached the historic final position after the game rushed.
– Pretty norm, yelled and jumped and enjoyed each other’s company. As a team, there was a moment.
The SM League Final Series will start on Friday.