In a Veikkausliiga fixture that took place on May 4, 2024, HJK Helsinki secured a goalless draw against Ekenas IF at home, a game that comprised of negligible fouls but a fair number of bookings, and an abundance of corner kicks by the home team.
Analyzing the bulk of statistical data, it is apparent that the fixture was considerably disciplined, with both teams holding a stronghold over their defensive attributes and tactics. A single foul was committed throughout the 90 minutes, by the away side.
HJK Helsinki highlighted a dominance on the playing field, especially when comparing corner kicks. The home team procured a whopping 11 corner kicks against Ekenas IF's modest 3. Nevertheless, the team failed to utilize the abundance of chances, reflected in the ultimate 0-0 scoreline. This is suggestive of Ekenas IF's goalkeeping and defensive fortitude, and signals a possible area of struggle for HJK Helsinki's forward department, as converting set pieces into goals can often prove decisive in tight matches.
However, the discipline of the match started wavering as the clock ticked, leading to both teams having their players booked. Ekenas IF had their first player booked quite early in the game, during the 40th minute of the match. Subsequently, they had another player given a yellow card in the final stages of the match, in the 97th minute. As for HJK Helsinki, they received a solitary yellow card in the 76th minute. However, despite the yellow cards, the players managed to maintain their composure, avoiding any vehement reactions that could've easily escalated into red cards.
The final result bears testimony to the formidable defensive tactics employed by both teams and the high stakes associated with the fixture. Nullifying any offensive maneuvers effectively, both HJK Helsinki and Ekenas IF exhibited solidity at the back, leaving no room for potential goals to be scored.
A more incisive and clinical forward line might be what HJK Helsinki needs to consider in focus for the forthcoming fixtures, given the multitude of corner kicks they had at their disposal. Meanwhile, Ekenas IF must work on their discipline to avoid potential suspensions from the frequent bookings, which could critically weaken their squad in future matches.
In summary, despite a plethora of statistical factors that could suggest otherwise, the match ended in a stalemate, indicating that numbers may not always reflect on the scoreboard.
| Draw | 0-0 | HJK Helsinki vs Ekenas IF | |
| Draw | 1-1 | FC Haka Valkeakoski vs HJK Helsinki | |
| Draw | 3-3 | SJK vs HJK Helsinki | |
| Win | 2-1 | HJK Helsinki vs IFK Mariehamn | |
| Win | 4-0 | HJK Helsinki vs FC Lahti |
| Draw | 0-0 | HJK Helsinki vs Ekenas IF | |
| Lose | 2-1 | Inter Turku vs Ekenas IF | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Ekenas IF vs AC Oulu | |
| Lose | 2-1 | FC Haka Valkeakoski vs Ekenas IF | |
| Lose | 3-2 | IFK Mariehamn vs Ekenas IF |
| Home game | HJK Helsinki | 0 | 0 | Ekenas IF | Away game | Veikkausliiga | |
| Home game | HJK Helsinki | 4 | 1 | Ekenas IF | Away game | League Cup |
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