HELSINKI (Interstat) — Rovaniemi edged KaPa 2-1 on Sunday, using Tomas Varhi’s 43rd-minute goal to secure the result. Rovaniemi improved to 1-0-1 in this competition and 2-0-2 across all competitions. KaPa dropped to 1-2-2 in the competition and 1-2-2 overall. Varhi scored in the 43rd minute and was substituted in the 62nd. Adam Mekki recorded an assist. KaPa’s Yllson Lika, Pekka Hietalahti and Mikko Kuningas were among the match’s key performers. Rovaniemi’s Onni Suutari, Rodane Cato and Aapo Savolainen were also listed among key performers. Yellow cards went to Rovaniemi’s B. Nijgh in the 48th, KaPa’s D. Ripatti in the 55th, K. Isaksson in the 59th and S. Savini in the 104th. KaPa made substitutions in the 40th, 72nd, 82nd, 104th and 106th minutes, while Rovaniemi made changes in the 62nd and 97th minutes. Rovaniemi’s earlier results this season included a draw with KaPa and a draw at Tampere Utd, along with a win over JJK Jyvaskyla. KaPa had entered after a draw with Rovaniemi and a loss at Ekenas. The teams had met earlier this season, drawing 1-1.