European Cup 1985/86

[mikemodano]

Hi.

First of all: My apologies if I am posting in the wrong sub-forum. If I do, perhaps a moderator could switch it to the correct one? My Finnish is non-existent, and I attempted an automatic translation, though it wasn't very good.

I'm a Norwegian guy attempting a bit of historical research on the 1985/86 version of the European Cup. Finland's participants were Lahti team Kuusysi, and they ultimately went on to enjoy a very prolific campaign, only bowing out at the quarter-finals stage after a late goal against by Steaua Bucharest in Helsinki (as I am sure should be unnecessary to inform you about).

However, I've struggled so far to discover much in terms of information about Kuusysi's first and second round matches, against FK Sarajevo of Yugoslavia (4-2 on aggregate) and Zenit Leningrad (4-3 on aggregate) respectively. Obviously, finding pure match facts such as goalscorers, attendance figures and line-ups is not difficult, but I'd be interested in articles, video highlights (preferably from the home leg against Sarajevo, played on 18 Sep 1985) and so on. Perhaps it is futile even asking, but if there's anyone here with such knowledge, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

mikemodano/Joachim

[jalmutin]

https://youtu.be/D6OeDMzv92s

https://youtu.be/TDwmEFHephQ

https://youtu.be/QsAinuT3aBY

[mikemodano]

Thank you for your kind reply.
I should've stressed more precisely that I'm aware of these videos already, but thank you nevertheless.
I guess finding videos or articles from the home game against Sarajevo is easier said than done? And also articles from the three other first and second round fixtures?

[Lihis]

Thank you for your kind reply.
I should've stressed more precisely that I'm aware of these videos already, but thank you nevertheless.
I guess finding videos or articles from the home game against Sarajevo is easier said than done? And also articles from the three other first and second round fixtures?

I found articles only in Finnish and those are made few years ago. Is that ok?

[mikemodano]

That would be absolutely fabulous! Thank you very much.
I am sure translating won't be a big issue.

[Lihis]

That would be absolutely fabulous! Thank you very much.
I am sure translating won't be a big issue.

https://www.iltalehti.fi/jalkapallo/a/2014092318689741

https://www.iltalehti.fi/jalkapallo/a/201703182200085356

https://www.iltalehti.fi/jalkapallo/a/e0c4111a-57d2-4ce6-a32e-4bf643edff7b

https://www.is.fi/jalkapallo/art-2000000408812.html

https://www.paivanlehti.fi/lahden-kuusysi-teki-jattiyllatyksen-romanian-julma-diktatuurikin-oli-saada-nenilleen/

Here you go my friend!

[mikemodano]

My dear friend - this is superb! Precisely what I had been hoping to find!
I am very grateful - thank you very much!

[mikemodano]

These articles are superb! Thanks again.
Just such a pity that Ismo Lius was unavailable for the Steaua matches. After the way he had performed, with his goals, in the first two rounds, he was surely a big miss. Kuusysi really gave a very, very good Steaua team such a fight, even managing a draw in the Romanian capital. It must have been nice for the Lahti team to see Steaua go all the way, and I am sure I am not the only one who remembers Helmut Duckadam in the final against Barcelona

[Lihis]

These articles are superb! Thanks again.
Just such a pity that Ismo Lius was unavailable for the Steaua matches. After the way he had performed, with his goals, in the first two rounds, he was surely a big miss. Kuusysi really gave a very, very good Steaua team such a fight, even managing a draw in the Romanian capital. It must have been nice for the Lahti team to see Steaua go all the way, and I am sure I am not the only one who remembers Helmut Duckadam in the final against Barcelona

Im sure that im not the only Finn who still think that "what if..." Finnish national team also played well in that time cause they almost made their way to the world cup 1986. Cause of Kuusysi and national team, Finnish people thought that our football is taking next step to the international level. Well, it finally happened at november 2019

[mikemodano]

I distinctly remember that 3-0 v Czechoslovakia, which was a sensational result when it happened.
In Norway, we always wish to see Sweden, particularly, and even Denmark struggle. I can't say I've heard anyone wish anything bad on Finland. To see you in an international tournament was terrific, and hopefully there is more to come for you guys. I'll certainly keep my thumbs up.

I have been working on an Italia '90 website for a few years, and this has been my take on Finland's part in the qualification. Obviously, it wasn't highly successful, but there were still some good moments and some individual performances which were decent enough.

https://italia1990.com/uefa/group-4/finland/

[Lihis]

Great job! I didnt know that Antti Muurinen was assistant coach and i also didnt know this:

The 1-0 reverse in Helsinki against the Danes had been the Finns’ only home defeat in seven qualifiers

So thank you for that

[mikemodano]

You're welcome, mate!
And thanks again for the links, too.