On a frigid December night in Helsinki, Finland's women's football team, led by midfielders Olga Ahtinen and Eveliina Summanen, achieved a historic victory over Scotland, winning 2-0 in the Euro 2025 qualifying playoffs. This win marked their second consecutive qualification for the European finals. The match, played in challenging weather, drew an enthusiastic crowd of 7,200, with players expressing the significance of this achievement. Ahtinen and Summanen, who play together at Tottenham Hotspur, highlighted their deep bond and shared experiences as crucial to their success.
Summanen reflects, 'We did it in front of our home fans and it was amazing. It was just one of those special moments in your career that you will never forget.'
Ahtinen recalls her decision to join Tottenham saying, 'I decided to tell Ev immediately when I was allowed to talk about the decision. Ev was one of the first ones that I wanted to talk with.'
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