Finland’s Under-21 team pulled off a major result by beating Spain 2-1 in the European Championship qualifiers. The match was played in Tammela, Tampere, where the stands were full.

Head coach Mika Lehkosuo had been upbeat before the game and believed in his team’s chances, HBL reported. The victory is a significant boost for Finland against one of the toughest opponents in the group.

The full impact on the qualification race will become clearer after the remaining matches, but the result in Tampere gives Finland a valuable platform for the rest of the campaign.