Sunday, 15. September 2024 |
Red Bulls sensationally beat the ZSC Lions 4:2Salzburg inflicted the first CHL defeat on the Swiss champions// CHLEC Red Bull Salzburg won its Champions Hockey League away game against the ZSC Lions 4:2 to secure its third victory in the fourth game of the regular season. After a strong and focused start, the Red Bulls were already leading 4:0 before ZSC also unpacked its offensive qualities and pushed the Salzburg team into defense. However, the Red Bulls defended a two-goal lead with a lot of effort until the end and finally celebrated a hard-earned but deserved away win. It was the Lions' first defeat in their fourth CHL game.
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Match report
Peter Hochkofler got things off to the best possible start in Zurich. After exactly 2:41 minutes, he scored on the power play directly in front of ZSC goalie Robin Zumbühl's goal from the turn to take an early lead. The game then picked up speed, going back and forth with alternating shots from distance. In the 12th minute, Peter Schneider converted a rebound with a shot under the crossbar to make it 2:0. The Red Bulls kept at it and increased their lead once more. Ryan Murphy shot from distance on the right, but a Zurich defender deflected the shot (14th). The home side pressed for the first time in the final phase. Salzburg goalkeeper David Kickert stood out several times, was on hand to save two rebounds in front of his goal as well as the first dangerous Zurich powerplay (from the 15th minute). After the first 20 strong minutes, however, the Red Bulls led the Swiss champions 3:0.
Interview Oliver David
In the second half, the home side's dangerous shots increased, mostly from distance. The Red Bulls remained alert, held their own and had opportunities themselves. Lucas Thaler then simply took a shot from the half-high slot (26') and scored with a concealed shot to make it 4:0. The game continued to go back and forth, but the Red Bulls did not allow themselves to be lured out of their reserves and defied Zurich's vehement attacks for a long time. In the 33rd minute, however, ZSC top scorer Denis Malgin did not miss the chance and netted for the home side alone in front of goal for the first time. The Red Bulls defended short-handed in the final third minutes, but still had a three-goal lead at the second break.
In the final period, ZSC forced the Red Bulls to play defense and reduced the lead further, Santtu Kinnunen scored from an acute angle (45.). The game now took place largely in Salzburg's defensive third, with Zurich playing to close the gap. The Red Bulls were only able to mount a few attacks after halfway through the third period. However, the home side continued to press and forced David Kickert to make a number of strong saves. Together with the players in front of him - outnumbered in the last two minutes - the Red Bulls defended their lead in the thrilling final phase and ultimately celebrated a 4:2 away win against the Swiss champions.
Statement by Oliver David
"We got off to a really good start. The most important thing was that we then found a way to hold on when the Lions got stronger as the game went on. With an outstanding goalkeeper David Kickert, who was very focused. That made the difference.”
Champions Hockey League
ZSC Lions - EC Red Bull Salzburg 2:4 (0:3, 1:1, 1:0)
Goals:
0:1 | 02:41 | Peter Hochkofler | PP
0:2 | 11:13 | Peter Schneider
0:3 | 13:30 | Ryan Murphy
0:4 | 25:47 | Lucas Thaler
1:4 | 32:26 | Denis Malgin
2:4 | 44:20 | Santtu Kinnunen
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