Matikainen fills Peltonen void
Thursday, June 2, 2005
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Finland have been forced to make a change to their squad after goalkeeper Satu Peltonen damaged a thigh.
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Like Germany on Tuesday, Finland have been forced to make a change to their final squad for UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2005™ following an injury to a goalkeeper.
Thigh muscle
The 24-year-old Satu Peltonen was in the squad to provide back-up to regular No1 Satu Kunnas but will now watch the championship from home having damaged a thigh muscle while representing her club side FC Honka last weekend.
Mixed emotions
Peltonen has been replaced in the squad by FC Espoo custodian Noora Matikainen, who said: "It's obviously a surprise for me although I knew I was on the reserve list. I feel really sorry for Satu but on the other hand will be very proud to represent Finland in England."
