Finland qualified for the first time in its football history for the finals of a major tournament for men. The national team prevailed in Helsinki by a goal by Jasse Tuominen (21 minutes) and two more goals of former Schalke Teemu Pukki (64, 75) 3: 0 (1: 0) against Liechtenstein by.
With the victory in front of 9804 spectators, the Finns are second in the European Championship Qualification Group J behind Italy and thus the participation in the European Championship 2020 no longer take.
Never before had the Finnish football champions - in contrast to the women - so far qualified for the finals of a World or European Championship. Big celebrations were expected in Helsinki and other parts of the country.
further results
Armenia - Greece 0: 1 (0: 1)
Norway - Faroe Islands 4: 0 (2: 0)
