Ilves 1, VJS 1

VANTAA, Finland (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, Ilves delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over VJS in Suomen Cup group stage play Tuesday at Myyrmäen jalkapallostadion. The result defied statistical forecasts, including a Interstat game simulator that had predicted a 2-0 win for the home side. The same service’s ELO rating system had given Ilves a 63.6 percent probability to win, but few could have anticipated the comprehensive nature of the performance, especially after a tightly contested first half. Ilves established control early and broke through in the 17th minute. Forward Tatu Miettunen found the net, giving… Read more...