HJK 1-1 Motherwell: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa Conference League · Thursday 6 August 2026 · Bolt Arena, Helsinki · referee D. Černý · full time
Full time: HJK 1-1 Motherwell
HJK and Motherwell drew 1-1 in Europa Conference League on Thursday 6 August 2026 at Bolt Arena. The goals: Tawanda Maswanhise 64', Teemu Pukki 72'.
How the match unfolded
Tawanda Maswanhise put Motherwell ahead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot. HJK levelled at 1-1 in the 72nd minute through Teemu Pukki, set up by Kaius Simojoki.
It was 0-0 at half-time.
The referee, D. Černý, showed 5 yellow cards: 2 to HJK and 3 to Motherwell.
HJK: J. Rantanen, 4-2-3-1 · Motherwell: A. Johansson, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
HJK had 5 shots on target, Motherwell 2.
HJK had 52% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
HJK came into it with 4 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 2.3 and conceding 0.8 a match, and had won 50% of their matches.
Motherwell came into it with 6 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 1.7 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 0.10 expected goals for and – against, and had won 50% of their matches.
HJK vs Motherwell: the match in numbers
| HJK | Match statistics | Motherwell |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Ball possession | 48% |
| 3 | Total shots | 3 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 5 | Corners | 3 |
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Teemu Pukki (HJK), rated 6.9 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
HJK
- Teemu Pukki 6.9 1 goal
- Kaius Simojoki 6.6 1 assist
- Alfie Cicale 6.5
- Lucas Lingman 6.5
- Lassi Lappalainen 6.5
Motherwell
- Tawanda Maswanhise 6.7 1 goal
- Jamie Knight-Lebel 6.5
- Lukas Fadinger 6.5
- John Koutroumbis 6.5
- Luca Ross 6.5
The lowest-rated starter was Matej Markovic at 6.1. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
Questions about HJK vs Motherwell
What was the score in HJK vs Motherwell?
HJK 1-1 Motherwell (half-time 0-0), Europa Conference League, Thursday 6 August 2026.
Who scored in HJK vs Motherwell?
Tawanda Maswanhise 64', Teemu Pukki 72'.
Did Moneyball predict HJK vs Motherwell correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in HJK vs Motherwell?
Teemu Pukki, rated 6.9 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed HJK vs Motherwell?
D. Černý.
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