HJK secures away win in Champions League qualifiers

Helsinki Football Club (HJK) achieved a significant 2-0 away win against Racing Union in Luxembourg, advancing in the Women's Champions League qualifiers. The victory places HJK in the tournament final, where they will compete against PSV Eindhoven.

Jenna Topra opened the scoring for HJK late in the first half, giving the team a crucial lead. Milja Kiviranta sealed the win with a second goal in the 80th minute, securing their place in the final of the mini-tournament.

This match was a semifinal in the second qualifying round of the Women's Champions League. The win earns HJK a spot in the final, scheduled for Saturday against PSV Eindhoven. Winning this mini-tournament does not guarantee a place in the Champions League proper; instead, the victor proceeds to the final qualifying round, with the loser dropping out.

HJK, the reigning champion of Finland's Kansallinen Liiga, currently dominates the domestic league. They have amassed 39 points from 14 matches, significantly ahead of second-place teams Åland United and KuPS, who each have 28 points.