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Finnish FA investigates suspected irregular betting on HIFK–Atlantis match

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The Football Association of Finland is investigating suspected irregular wagering on a fourth-division match between HIFK and Atlantis played earlier in August. The match ended 5-3 to Atlantis after HIFK led 3-1 at half-time; the association’s integrity officer said it had received information that may indicate match-fixing.

The investigation concerns betting integrity in Finland’s lower-division football as the country prepares to open its online gambling market.

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