By Dhugal Bedingfield

Timor Leste have wrapped up seventh place in the Host Cup after a nailbiting 7-6 win over Finland.

Despite the heroics of Finnish keeper Jari Aberg who repeatedly denied Timor Leste with some brilliant second half saves, two late goals from Amaro da Silva were enough to secure the match.

It was Finland who burst out of the blocks early, catching their opponents napping with a goal through Karl-Bengt Henriksson after just 13 seconds but Timor Leste were able to hold their composure to take a two goal advantage. Natalino da Silva Faria was particularly impressive in the first half finishing sharply twice before setting up a third with a clever pass off the wall.

Nastolin brought up his hatrick with another tidy finish after the break and although Timor Leste were dominating possession they couldn't find a way past the giant Finnish keeper Aberg who somehow managed to make three amazing saves from point blank range in the space of a minute.

Timor Leste kept pressing forward and their persistence paid off as Amaro finally managed to exploit the tiring Finnish defence, firing two past Aberg to seal the contest.

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Re-live the passion, excitement and flair of Timor-Leste's participation in the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne 2008. Click here to view the images. All images are courtesy of Jorge de Araujo.