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Darlington 2 - 5 Helsinki
A fine away performance for the Hellhounds faithful to get behind as Darlington fell to their third defeat of the league season and their first at home. In truth, the game was closer than the score line suggests but Helsinki were nonetheless still deserving of their victory.

HarrisJones, who is having a fine season, got Helsinki in front on 31 mins with a good finish but despite their first half dominance it was only 0 - 1 at half time. Another in form player Warwick came out the traps quickly in the second half and deservedly double their lead, but this led to the game opening up and Darlington quickly halved the deficit only to see Dyachenko restore the two goal lead. Asanovic thought he had wrapped up the points with a fine goal on 84 mins but Darlington kept it interesting getting another back less than 60 seconds later! Karrar's late strike ensured that was nothing more than a consultation and Helsinki got a little boost to their goal difference - that late goal ensuring they went top by virtue of goal difference in fact.

MOTM - this goes to Karrar who has finally found some form this season and backed up a strong showing in mid week with a goal and an assist in this one.

ARCTIC STORM 4-2 DUSSELDORF DRAGONS

This was a game where we were totally outplayed. Our opponents had twice as many shots as us and were dominant in possession.

The positive is that we still managed to score 2 goals

Helsinki 3 - 1 Tranmere
Tranmere's return to the league ended in disappointing fashion as they were beaten by Helsinki in the first round of the cup. Whilst Helsinki comfortably had the best of the game, the result was in the balance until relatively late in the second half.

First half, perfect start for the home side who had gone with a strong starting XI. They got ahead on 4 mins though Lyle Lyle Crocodile Warwick - that is his 8th goal contribution of the season with 4 goals and 4 assists already. He really has been a shining light in the team so far. The assist for the goal came from talisman Karrar, his first of the season.

The game then saw a red card for Tranmere which left them short in midfield but despite that set back, they equalised through a penalty late in the second half. Helsinki then piled on the pressure which can be seen from the volume of changes, 33 in total, but struggled to get past a resolute goalkeeper but also suffered from only getting 13 on target!! Four Helsinki players, Shephard, Warwick, HarrisJones and Bjelica had four or more shots and it was HarrisJones who broke the deadlock and got Helsinki in front finally. It wasn't until the 87 minute that sub Bjelica made the game safe.

So Helsinki march on through to the 2nd round and avoid a potential banana skin against an unknown opponent and they look forward to the draw for the next round.