HOW Finland's national team wrote history
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November 2019: The “Huuhkajat” or “Eagle-owls” write history - by qualifying for a major tournament for the first time. The Finnish Football Association was founded back in 1907. 113 years later, the men’s team will be competing at its first Euros. Kick off! spoke to current stars like Lukas Hradecky and Teemu Pukki, as well as Finnish football legends like Mikael Forssell and Petri Pasanen, to ask what this means to some of football's longest-suffering fans.
Finland's opponents in EURO 2021 (aka EURO 2020) Group B include Denmark, Belgium and Russia.
The first match will take place on June 13th in Copenhagen against Denmark.
Report by Thomas Klein & Oliver Moody
Camera: Thomas Klein
Editing: Andreas Hieronymus
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What does Finland's historic qualification mean for the country? And how far can they make it at the Euros?
@vexihommissa666
4 жыл бұрын
Everything, and we are going at least quarter finals.
@hardowider5054
4 жыл бұрын
Not far, Finland's biggest weaknesses are poor passing and bad defense.
@vexihommissa666
4 жыл бұрын
@@hardowider5054 How many matches youve been watched? 😂
@tuttirulla
4 жыл бұрын
Going to lose all three matches. Two opponents have home advantage and the third one is too strong (though Belgium might have qualified by the time they meet Finland).
@McLovin112
4 жыл бұрын
Everything, waited my whole life that moment. And probably lose all 3 but we’re already winners to get there
30 comments??? This channel is criminally underrated but the production is golden
@checcofigu8339
4 жыл бұрын
sbonga dlamini now 333
Dear fellow football lovers, We would like to address our mistake. It´s Lahti not Lathi! Our apologies! Sorry
@haaspaas2
4 жыл бұрын
Unforgiveable!
@harjatalonen3467
4 жыл бұрын
No problem
@ryyb_himself
4 жыл бұрын
Sauna does literally not mean "sweat lodge". Sauna is a sauna.
@mwickholm
4 жыл бұрын
I found one more error, you wrote Forssell with just one s.
@ali-jn8wt
4 жыл бұрын
Is this team in the Finnish league
The underdog's story is always a treasure
Greece loves you Finland! 🇬🇷💙🇫🇮
@eetu847
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you i like your football league and i support Aris Fc, from finland!❤
@Doss3332
4 жыл бұрын
Ty For knocking Bosnia out
@xooperz
4 жыл бұрын
lmao yeah I was going mental when Kovačević scored an own goal and you beat Bosnia. thanks a bunch
@ali-jn8wt
4 жыл бұрын
Is this team in the Finnish league
@tayto9902
4 жыл бұрын
Love greece too♥️
Good luck Finnish brothers! Hopefullly both Sweden and Finland do good in the Euros! 🇸🇪💪🏻🇫🇮
@jarmum5032
3 жыл бұрын
No worries. Belgium end no 1 in the pool. Finland no 2. No 3-4 are of no importance. Finland will beat Denmark 2-1 or even 3-1, and Russia 2-1 or 2-0.
@keijokiiskinen9673
3 жыл бұрын
Tbh weden is light years ahead of us Finns. Our only goal is one win and maybe a ties. :P
@qBeYcarpet
3 жыл бұрын
Funny how Swedes support Finns but Finns only hope the worst for Swedes. Hoping you do well even without Zlatan, greetings from Finland.
@rallyycar6750
3 жыл бұрын
@@qBeYcarpet not really true. I’d say those are just individual idiots who make those ”haha sweden gay” jokes. I support sweden in football after finland. However, its another thing in hockey.
@petrilampilahti5176
3 жыл бұрын
Yepp
Unbelievable Finland 🙏The boys made history 🔥.
@kallearo9950
4 жыл бұрын
Boys from Finland.
@user-fo2ik1vt4b
3 жыл бұрын
Suomi Perkele Kippis Torilla Tavataan Vittu
@zenavasa7585
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
I'm so looking forward seeing my Eastern brothers play in the Euro. I'm sure all of the Swedish people will be there for you!!!
@chrislfc2317
3 жыл бұрын
Hope all of the Nordics go through, the only thing is that Denmark needs a miracle without Eriksen
@abcdecghijklmn
3 жыл бұрын
Tack så mycket svenska kompismannen
Best of luck to Finland at EURO! ⚽ Regards from Czechia
@xooperz
4 жыл бұрын
likewise from Finland. we shall meet in the final
@janpazourek5018
4 жыл бұрын
Neříkej tomu Czechia
@dcomic1504
4 жыл бұрын
Byl jsem tak šťastný, že jsme se dostali dovnitř
@villekyllonen8941
3 жыл бұрын
I from Finland
The Nordics have been really improving recently in football. A few years ago, we've already seen the rise of Iceland. Denmark and Sweden, traditional football powers among Nordic countries, have done great in the past few years. Norway has produced great young talents like Erling Haaland or Martin Odegaard, and now Finland has qualified for a major tournament for the first time.
@timomastosalo
4 жыл бұрын
Norway had a good run in the late 90's when they made the World cup. The real wonder is Iceland - less than half million people, and made the World cup and Eurocup
@johanneskarlsson3859
4 жыл бұрын
This can be the first time all Nordic Countys go to EC. As a Swed I dont now if I am happy for them ore afride of the future.
@nikke808
4 жыл бұрын
@@johanneskarlsson3859 for me it would be really awesome if one nordic country could go to the semi finals or maybe even finals. I am finnish but I am supporting every Nordic country to do well in EC. Good luck🇫🇮
@Nikkeloodeon
4 жыл бұрын
@@nikke808 Denmark already won the whole thing in 1992.
@xooperz
4 жыл бұрын
the next step is for a Nordic country to win the World Cup for the first time... also Euros for the 2nd time since Denmark 1992 would be nice
You all ALWAYS do a great job DW Kickoff!! No matter how poorly the likes come in. People (real football fans), are missing out!
@ali-jn8wt
4 жыл бұрын
Is this team in the Finnish league
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Brad Lloyd! 😊
Good luck Finland in making a history at 2020 UEFA Euro Championships. Greets from Poland 🇫🇮🇵🇱
@duckmaster7
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good luck for Poland too
@Miyagi247
3 жыл бұрын
@@duckmaster7 let's hope that both Poland and Finland will play in the knockout stage at the EURO
@duckmaster7
3 жыл бұрын
@@Miyagi247 yeah. Good luck
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@tayto9902
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah lmao😂😂
Backing Finland all the way! From a Norwich fan 💚💛 🇫🇮
@villekyllonen8941
3 жыл бұрын
Teemu pukki💛💚
Suomi mainittu!!!! Torille🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
@tapio3376
4 жыл бұрын
Pojat tietöö missä tavataan
@kalles6593
4 жыл бұрын
⚽️🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮⚽️💙
@jeremiastiuraniemi111
4 жыл бұрын
@CRINGE BOYS en ees pelaa forttii enää
@randomp1493
4 жыл бұрын
Oi Suomi on
@villekyllonen8941
3 жыл бұрын
PERKELE
All the best from Finland in the Euro 2020. Greetings to our Finnish brothers from Basque Country, Spain.
@man123killed
4 жыл бұрын
I hope Spain and Basque are different countryes in 2021 Barca!
@villekyllonen8941
3 жыл бұрын
🇪🇸🇫🇮
Can't wait to see Finland at the Euros. All the best from Scotland. 🇫🇮🏴
Could Finland pull off an Iceland EURO 2016 type miracle run? I wouldn't bet against Finland. I mean it is their first major tournament in their country's history. Finland are a wild card because no one knows what to expect from them. But I really do want to see you guys do well. CONGRATULATIONS FINLAND🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 MUCH RESPECT FROM GHANA🇬🇭
Well deserved Finland 🇫🇮, love from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Hej alla finländare jag kommer från Sverige 🇸🇪. Jag ville bara säga Grattis TILL EURO 2020
@dogless3921
4 жыл бұрын
Will-O- Whisp tack
@Noggerdog
4 жыл бұрын
Kiitos svedupelle
Real football fans are loving this channel thank you for everything Kick off. The success will be coming💪❤
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Frank Enders! Spread the word!
Country that has 3.5 million fewer people than in London qualifies for EURO2020. Its a great example that quantity never secures quality. Waiting anxoiusly for the games already! The main reason i think its so important for us to get to the major tournaments is that it will inspire future generations to start football as a hobby and eventually more rising stars will come out of the blue.
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Great to see how excited people are so long before the tournament! Do you think this can be a turning point for Finnish football?
Congrats Finland! From Croatia. See you at EURO 2020!
@blair4935
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for barisic and katic, give us majer now please
@blair4935
4 жыл бұрын
@N L croatia is the land of gods love every single one of you
@villekyllonen8941
3 жыл бұрын
I from Finland
European football needs some Sisu. Greetings from Denmark.
good luck finland! from S. korea
very well done Finland. Congratulations from Portugal.
Congratulations on making it to the Euro! Looking forward to see you fins in the stands and on the pitch! From a Brazilian fan! Come on Suomi!
Best of luck to Finland in the Euros 2020 from Ireland 🍀
Finland 🇫🇮 deserves to qualify for Euro 2020. I am fan of Austria 🇦🇹/ England 🏴, I remember 🇫🇮 defeated 🇦🇹 for WC 94 qualify campaign, and drew 1-1 with 🏴 before. 🇫🇮 have produced players like Litmanen, Hyppia, who have played and won European Cup with Ajax, Liverpool, and I believe in the Finland should have qualified for Euro 2004, the team were coached by Roy Hodgson, and 🇫🇮 beat 🇵🇹, 🇵🇱,🇦🇲, and played exciting football. The root to success is search for young players, and training them to be future stars, and 🇫🇮 have found the formula and don't forget 🇫🇮 is a ice hockey mad country ( I watch ice hockey and support 🇫🇮 in Olympics and WC, so I love your team), and there is positivity in the 🇫🇮 team, why not, look at 🇮🇸, they qualify beating 🇦🇹 ( in group)and 🏴 ( 2nd round), so I feel 🇫🇮 have a good chance of getting out of group, and remember 🇫🇮 have beaten 🇧🇪,🇩🇰 and 🇷🇺 before ( The 🇫🇮 v 🇷🇺, excites me, and can't wait to see that match).
Even as an english lad i want finland to win 😂
This is *high quality* reportage. It shows, IMHO, the bright side of football. Thank you for sharing.
Im so happy for Finland! i always had an affinity towards them for some reason :) best of luck ~ from the opposite of Finland, Kuwait xD
All the best to Finland 🇫🇮, from Nepal.
@zenavasa7585
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Delighted to see Finland qualify for the first time. Thank you for making this video. Great stuff.
Riven johdolla me mennään finaaliin
@xooperz
4 жыл бұрын
siinä uus hittibiisi
@anttiantti92
4 жыл бұрын
marjoi
@alfredkarlsson6211
4 жыл бұрын
Mumun trolet
@man123killed
4 жыл бұрын
Vuoden kuluttua vasta 😔
@iwnlseve7031
4 жыл бұрын
Enpä usko
Good luck on Euro from Czech Republic!
Ohhh finland you really2 nice country Love from indonesia 😊
@zenavasa7585
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Best of luck from Germany to Finland at Euro 2020
@jankk0bee653
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, and thinking that no need to wish luck to your national team, ..because Germany is in the fakin top of the world all the time :D but still .. maybe we meet in the Euro Final after the FINNS surprises them all :D
@stefanriemann7074
4 жыл бұрын
@@jankk0bee653 why Not we will See
Great video, I think the culture around football is really changing in our home country. More great players to come as these kids will grow up. Most of all, kiitos Huuhkajat
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks useri69! Spread the word!
1:35 PULLONSOITTAJA TÄÄ ÄIJÄ ON LEGENDA
Great good new story From a small nation like Finland who have been through alot throughout history Such as Ww2 fighting the Soviets and germans Strike me as proud people 5mill much like my own homeland Ireland Nordic countries seem to be doing extremely well of late. The grassroots projects are working
Awesome video, greetings from Finland!
Good luck Finland from Poland 🇵🇱🇫🇮
Congrats from Greece
Go Finland, rock the euro! Hakkaa päälle!
Absolutely brilliant work boys keep it up
I have a feeling that Finland is going to do the same in 2020 as Iceland in 2016
U put your whole heart for videos Superb quality work. Keep going
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Pankaj Kumar!
I am always excited as a football fan to watch new teams rise up. My friend is a Finn and went crazy when they qualified. Most Nordic countries beside Sweden were usually pretty dismal in football but I think the rise of Iceland woke them up. Nice to see Finland rise up, now all you need is Norway to wake up. Good luck, cheers from the USA!
one of the best football channels on youtube!
good luck from Poland!😊
I went to finland before apartment had sauna, very good thanks finland suomi perkele 10/10 gl in euros xxxx
Please do what we did 16 years ago 🇬🇷💙🇫🇮
@Jokuranfon
3 жыл бұрын
Ofc we will do it
Finally back to the proper content, well done.
Nice. Can't wait for this golden generation of Suomi in Euro 2020.
This video is really good and totally underrated.....
Rivelution is real. Thank you for capturing it.
Finally. I love you (Russia, Karelia Republic). You can do it. Finns are invincible, you just need the faith. I'm so glad you're going to play your games in Saints-Petersburg! All finns must support the team and you will prevail. Please, dear Finns. Visit SPB this summer and support your team. You have really good opportunity this year!
Rising star of European football.
Being a supporter of a rather small club, its nice to see one of our (until 3 days ago) players be in a national team. I have hope that finland will preform great.
This Chanel is so underrated
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Isaac. Spread the word...
Lathi, juujuu
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
😳
@TuukkaNisonen
4 жыл бұрын
DW Kick off! It is Lahti!
Congrats from Croatia,see you in 2021 euro 🇭🇷🇫🇮
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
ha, do you think UEFA will relent and start calling it Euro 2021? We do...
Congratulations, little brother! 🇫🇮🇸🇪
@dainissondors1772
4 жыл бұрын
Don' t even try. you will not get back Aaland islands. ;)
@villekyllonen8941
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Upbeat is the last word I would use to describe Finns :D
Congratulations to Suomi from Ukraine!
Iceland 2016 = (Probably) Finland 2020
Still waiting for that tournament...
Amazing video! Love the storyline. Maybe you should make one about Macedonia, their first major tournament too..
Welcome Finland Finally
❤️from England your team has been brilliant I hope they go all the way to the final against England of course haha ...Brilliant ☮️
I will now be supporting my home country England and also I will now be supporting Finland after watching the fans starting the chant Christian was a heart warming moment in football I will never forget..I am a Leeds United season ticket holder and have witnessed some horrible scenes over the last 40 years in English football but this was a lesson to us all..The humanity the Finnish players and staff and fans showed was amazing....Salute ☮️❤️
1-0 win against Denmark is a strong first step to the next stage. Good luck. Wales never qualified for anything since 1958 and in 2016 they made the semis.
Football is my favorite sports therefore I do hope Finland can do well in their future matches
Nice vid
In Finland when you play football without strategy & tactics stupidly, the coach calls is "kick ball". When you play it right, then it's football.
Mexican-Finnish guy will be cheering you on in Shanghai China.
@kea4649
4 жыл бұрын
cool!
@suomenkanukki1028
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh yeah, I also know some Mexifinns 👍
Finland good at hockey. Now will be good at football
Starting off well!
Go Finland!
well done and good luck finland🏴🇫🇮
so good
Did i just heard the "Lakad matatag" at 11:32 min spammed during TI8 Dota2? Cheers from France, I hope your nation have a good run as well!
I really wish the best of luck to Finland. I hope the belgian analyst are not going to be disrespectful against your team like they always do with new teams.
High quality stuff folks, thanks. And by the way, we went to euro2020 :D
Good LUCK Finland....Think they could actually do some damage.
Till torget!! 🇫🇮🇫🇮
Go watch video of Finland vs Hungary ’98 match. That last goal cost us our last tournament place. That was ”potkupallo”
TORILLE!
YESSSSSS VIDEO ABOUT US
Its LAHTI not LATHI. But good video
@dwkickoff
4 жыл бұрын
Olen pahoillani! Emme halunneet sitä
@herrahuu3794
4 жыл бұрын
@@dwkickoff Älä huoli, kukaan muukaan ei halua Lahtea.
@nikoilves3182
4 жыл бұрын
@@herrahuu3794 😂
Dream come true
vitun kova video
Finland Finland Finland! Oy oy oy!
@Saareem
4 жыл бұрын
For me as a Fin, your comment was confusing. In Finnish "oy" is the abbreviation for "osakeyhtiö" which means a joint-stock company. So I basically read your comment as Finland Finland Finland! Corporation. 😂
I want to see someday Finland play in the FIFA World Cup. Come on Huuhkajat, 2026 FIFA World Cup USCAMX!
Oi Suomi on!
I see a lot of angry comments about Lahti, it's a simple mistake and I don't understand why people are so aggresive about it. But cheers to you guys for even making this video.
Good luck brothers!🇩🇪🤝🇫🇮
Influence of making it to euro 2020 is amazing so many new future talent will start football only because these heroes made football much much bigger than it was before.
RIVEN JOHDOLLA ME MENNÄÄN KISOIHIN!
@topikoskinen660
4 жыл бұрын
Riven johdolla me mennään kiisoihiiiin !!