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Pukki sparks party as Finland make history by sealing Euro 2020 berth
Finland qualified for a major tournament for the first time by defeating Liechtenstein 3-0 to book their place at Euro 2020.
Delighted fans flooded the pitch at full-time of the Group J fixture at the Telia 5G Areena in Helsinki as Finland guaranteed second place behind Italy.
Jasse Tuominen opened the scoring in the 21st minute and Finland were really dreaming when Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki doubled the lead from the penalty spot midway through the second half.
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A second for Pukki with 15 minutes remaining ensured the celebrations could really begin for the home fans.
RESULTSFinland qualify for first-ever EURO finalsSorloth double sinks Faroe IslandsGreece edge past Armenia#EURO2020— UEFA EURO 2020 (@UEFAEURO) November 15, 2019
The result means Bosnia-Herzegovina can only reach the Euros via the play-offs.
Jasse Tuominen puts Finland a step closer to their first ever EURO finals #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/Bd4NvvfU5v— UEFA EURO 2020 (@UEFAEURO) November 15, 2019
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