Roosa Ariyo scores as Honka hold KuPS in four-goal thriller

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria international Roosa Ariyo was on target for KuPS as they played out a 2-2 draw with Honka in a Finnish Kansallinen Liiga women’s topflight encounter Sunday.

Ariyo, who once played for Nigeria, opened the scoring for the visitors in the 22nd minute from Paulinha’s assist at the Tapiolan Urheilupuisto, Espoo.

The lead lasted for 14 minutes before Neela Antikainen set up Ilona Walta for the equalizer.

Selja Leiwo restored KuPS’ lead in the 39th minute ahead of the halftime break.

With the travelers on the verge of an away win, Milla Punsar scored a late goal in the 88th minute to ensure that both sides shared the spoils.

Ariyo saw 70 minutes of action and was replaced by Gentjana Rochi as she has scored two goals in four league games for KuPS this season.

The draw meant that KuPS occupied the second position with 31 points after 15 games, 12 points behind HJK.

They will face Ilves in their next league game on August 17, 2024.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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