Ghanaian midfielder Bismark Ampofo delivered a standout performance in FC Inter Turku's 3-1 loss to SJK in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on Friday afternoon.
Despite the defeat, Ampofo's assist was a significant moment in the match.
The two teams headed into the game with a closely contested head-to-head record. SJK held the advantage with 15 wins, while FC Inter Turku had 10 victories, and 6 matches had ended in draws. The OmaSP Stadion was the setting for this encounter, with Ampofo in the starting lineup for FC Inter Turku and playing the entire game.
SJK dominated the possession and had more shots on goal throughout the match. The opening goal came in the 4th minute, with Darren Smith finding the back of the net assisted by Bismark Ampofo for Inter Turku. Jaime Moreno leveled the score at 1-1 for SJK in the 16th minute.
Kasper Paananen regained the lead for SJK in the 16th minute, assisted by Pyry Hannola. The first half ended with SJK leading 2-1. The second half saw several substitutions for both teams, aiming to influence the game's outcome.
However, it was Rasmus Karjalainen who sealed the victory for SJK in the 75th minute, securing a 3-1 win.
The Ghanaian midfielder has played five games in the 2024 Finnish Veikkausliiga season and has one assist to his name.