Finland round-up: Hat-trick fires HJK clear
Thursday, July 25, 2002
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HJK Helsinki extended their lead to four points with a 4-0 victory at FF Jaro.
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Finnish first division leaders HJK Helsinki extended their advantage at the top to four points with a 4-0 victory at FF Jaro.
Kottila hat-trick
Mika Kottila was the hero for HJK with a hat-trick, his goals coming on 23, 66 and 78 minutes. Jari Ilola added the fourth with two minutes left.
Crucial points
The points are crucial for HJK, who have now played at least one game more than all their nearest rivals. Jaro stay in eighth place.
