PK-35 and Jaro draw in first leg in Helsinki

PK-35 drew 1-1 with Jaro in Helsinki in the first leg of the Veikkausliiga promotion/relegation play-off.

Goals at both ends

PK-35 went ahead after two minutes when Shunta Uchiyama headed in Jasper Pikkuhookana's corner. Jaro equalised 25 minutes later when Jim Myrevik headed in Jesper Skau's cross.

Second-half efforts

There were two efforts on goal in the second half, from Jaro's Ville Vuorinen and Linus Zetterstrom.

Second leg date

The match will be played in Jakobstad on 25 October, with the remaining place in the 2027 Veikkausliiga at stake.

Season context

Jaro drew 1-1 with Mariehamn on the final day of the season, a result that sent Mariehamn down to the second tier. PK-35 finished second in the Ykkosliiga behind KTP.