Tuesday, 26. March 2024 |
Another series equalizer for the Red Bull Hockey JuniorsJuniors lose 4-1 to Cortina in fourth semi-final match// JuniorsThe Red Bull Hockey Juniors lost 4-1 to S.G. Cortina Hafro in the fourth playoff semi-final game of the Alps Hockey League. The Italians thus tie the series at 2-2.Despite a better start for the Juniors, Cortina scored the first goal. However, they managed to equalize again in the first period. Cortina made it 2:1 in the second period and increased the score to 4:1 in the final period with an overtime and an empty-net goal.
Course of the game
The Red Bull Hockey Juniors started the game on fire and created the first chances right from the start. However, Italian goalkeeper Hayden Hawkey kept Cortina in the game. The game was then evenly balanced with a high tempo. In the 9th minute, Giovanni Toffoli took advantage of a pass in the attacking zone to score the opening goal for the visitors. The Red Bulls immediately countered with a pressure phase and rotated in the attacking third, but they were unable to score the equalizer. In the final minutes of the game, the Juniors gained the advantage. The home side created further good chances and Paul Vinzens scored shortly after the power play (19th) to make it 1:1.
The visitors from Italy got off to a better start in the second period and increased the lead to 2:1 after just 49 seconds (21st) through Timothy Andrews Doherty. Cortina then continued to be dangerous with their quick transition play. However, Simon Wolf made strong saves to prevent any further goals. This support spurred on the Juniors, who started to play better again. However, the Italians remained strong defensively and defused the Red Bulls' offensive actions with a physical approach.
In the final period, the Juniors were able to dictate the pace of the game again. Cortina only exerted pressure in offense during an overtime spell. Timothy Andrews Doherty scored to make it 3:1 for the Italians (44'). The Red Bull Hockey Juniors continued to fight and tested Hawkey with good chances, but were unable to find a recipe against Cortina's goalkeeper. In the last two minutes of the game, the Red Bulls tried to score the final goal with their sixth man. However, they were unable to do so and Francesco Adam scored into an empty net (59') to make the final score 4:1.
Maximilian Kirchebner
// Juniors
Defender Maximilian Kirchebner
"We started the game well, but let up in the second period. They scored the opening goal there and we didn't manage to score again. We have to play more simply in some situations and avoid losing the glass. We now want to regain the series lead in the away game."
Alps Hockey League | Playoff Semifinals | Game 4
Red Bull Hockey Juniors - S.G. Cortina Hafro 1:4 (1:1, 0:1, 0:2)
Goals:
0:1 | 08:41 | Giovanni Toffoli
1:1 | 18:52 | Paul Vinzens
1:2 | 20:49 | Timothy Andrews Doherty
1:3 | 43:24 | Timothy Andrews Doherty | PP
1:4 | 58:46 | Francesco Adam | EN
Alps Hockey League | Playoff Semifinal
Red Bull Hockey Juniors - S.G. Cortina Hafro 2:2
1 | Tue., 19.03.24 | 20:30 | S.G.Cortina Hafro - Red Bull Hockey Juniors 2:3 (0:1, 0:1, 2:0) OT
2 | Thu., 21.03.24 | 19:15 | Red Bull Hockey Juniors - S.G. Cortina Hafro 2:3 (1:0, 0:3, 1:0)
3 | Sat., 23.03.24 | 20:30 | S.G.Cortina Hafro - Red Bull Hockey Juniors 2:3 (1:1, 0:1, 1:0) OT
4 | Tue., 26.03.24 | 19:15 | Red Bull Hockey Juniors - S.G. Cortina Hafro 1:4 (1:1, 0:1, 0:2)
5 | Thu., 28.03.24 | 20:30 | S.G.Cortina Hafro - Red Bull Hockey Juniors
6 | Sat., 30.03.24 | 19:15 | Red Bull Hockey Juniors - S.G. Cortina Hafro
7 | Tue., 02.04.24 | 20:30 | S.G.Cortina Hafro - Red Bull Hockey Juniors *
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