Though Markku Kanerva led his country to their only major finals appearance at Euro 2020, the limited Eagle-Owls have lost their opening two Nations League matches without scoring a goal
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Ristilä was also part of the squad that won the 2007 Setanta Cup when the Drogheda hero was Finnish goalkeeper Mikko Vilmunen who saved two penalties in a shoot-out victory over Linfield at Windsor Park. Finland visited Lansdowne Road in May 1990 for a 1-1 draw remembered for Jack Charlton’s decision to substitute captain Liam Brady before half-time even though the game was his testimonial match.
Despite this heavy defeat, Kanerva was awarded a contract extension until 2026 but most of his assistants were replaced. The more familiar faces among Kanerva’s refreshed coaching staff include former Spurs defender Teemu Tainio and Antti Niemi who played in goal for both Fulham and Southampton.
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