Sunday, 22. September 2024 |
Successful start to the season for Red Bull Hockey JuniorsJuniors win 2:1 in overtime in Cortina// JuniorsThe Red Bull Hockey Juniors made a successful start to the new Alps Hockey League season with a hard-fought 2:1 away win in overtime against S.G. Cortina Hafro.In an even first period, Adrian Gesson scored the opening goal for the Juniors in the 13th minute. In the second period, Cortina equalized through Kris Pietroniro, but Leon Kolarik secured the win in overtime with his first goal for the Juniors.
Match report
The game started at eye level, with both teams focusing on high speed and hard-fought duels from the very first minute. The Juniors, who had to play without Lukas Hörl and Maximilian Kirchebner, who are currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg, quickly got into the game and gained more and more possession. They took advantage of this superiority in the 13th minute: After a quick counterattack, Adrian Gesson gave the Juniors a deserved lead after preparatory work by Leon Kolarik and Jesse Kauhanen.
In the second period, the home side came out of the dressing room with much more pressure. Cortina created good chances, but Salzburg goalkeeper Thomas Pfarrmaier showed his class with strong saves. The game became increasingly physical, reminiscent of last season's intense semi-final series. In the 36th minute, Kris Pietroniro made the most of a concealed shot to equalize for Cortina.
In the final third, the spectators were treated to a thrilling back-and-forth. Both teams played to win, but both Pfarrmaier and his counterpart, Hayden Hawkey, prevented further goals with strong saves. Neither the Juniors nor Cortina were able to capitalize on their powerplay chances, meaning the game went into overtime. In the 65th minute, it was Leon Kolarik who sealed the win for the Juniors with a breakaway goal.
Highlights: S.G. Cortina Hafro vs Red Bull Hockey Juniors
// Juniors
Head Coach Teemu Levijoki
“That was a strong performance by our team, especially in defense. Thomas Pfarrmaier played an outstanding game and was a key to our success. Despite the changes that were necessary due to the secondments to EC Red Bull Salzburg, the guys worked well together. That gives us a lot of confidence for the upcoming games.”
Alps Hockey League | basic round
S.G. Cortina Hafro - Red Bull Hockey Juniors 1:2 n.V. (0:1, 1:0, 0:0)
Goals:
0:1 | 12:45 | Adrian Gesson
1:1 | 35:36 | Kris Pietroniro
1:2 | 64:10 | Leon Kolarik
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