Euro 2008 Qualification: Finland defeats Kazakhstan 2-1 in Euro 2008 qualifier

August 23, 2007

Finland has defeated Kazakhstan 2-1 in a home qualifying game for Euro 2008 championship. 13,000 people attended the match, which was refereed by Hungarian.

Finland had taken the lead as early as the 13th minute with a goal from. This was equalised by Kazakhstan in the 23rd minute by a header from, taking Finland goalkeeper by surprise.

Finland continued to have the main possession of the ball, but were continually thwarted by Kazakhstan goalkeeper, only scoring again in the 59th minute. The goal came from Tottenham midfielder.

The win gives Finland, who are playing in group A, a total of 17 points, bringing them two behind group leaders Poland.