Tuesday, 18. February 2025 |
Red Bull Hockey Juniors pick up important point in MeranoJuniors lose to HC Meran/o Pircher in overtime// JuniorsThe Red Bull Hockey Juniors were beaten 3-2 in overtime by HC Meran/o Pircher in the fourth game of Qualification Round A. Merano took the lead in the first period, while the second remained goalless. Another goal from the home side put the young Salzburg team 2-0 behind, but they showed their character and equalized shortly before the end of normal time. In extra time, a goal from the home side finally decided the game.
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Game report
The Red Bull Hockey Juniors got off to a strong start to the game, but Merano held firm and both teams created their first chances. The young Salzburg team overcame a first short-handed situation with ease. The Juniors were able to dominate the game for the first time thanks to the ensuing overtime opportunities, but were unable to capitalize on them. Back at full strength, Meran took over more of the offensive and capitalized on this in the 13th minute: Pascal Brunner scored to make it 1:0 for the home side. Meran goalkeeper Rudy Rigoni did not allow the Juniors to score in further overtime opportunities.
In the second period, Juniors goalkeeper Valentin Ankirchner was tested early on by Meran, but withstood the pressure with strong saves. Both teams alternated attacking phases and created shots, but without success. Towards the middle of the second period, the Juniors got into the game better and were increasingly able to take control, but were slowed down by being short-handed again. Alternating penalties kept the game eventful, but there was no further goal.
In the final period, Meran tried to make use of a remaining overtime, but the Juniors held out. The home side now set the tone, with Ankirchner making strong saves to prevent the team from falling further behind. Buoyed by the strong support, the Juniors stepped up their attacking efforts. However, Meran remained wide awake: Jakob Fuchs took advantage of a defensive error by the Juniors and set up Massimo Pietroniro, who netted in the 48th minute to make it 2:0. The young Salzburgers increased the pressure - with success: Vadim Schreiner scored after a pass from Leon Kolarik in the 52nd minute to make it 2:1. The game became increasingly physical and several penalties followed. The Juniors had the equalizer on their stick several times and took the goalkeeper off the ice in the final minutes. In the 60th minute, it was Adrian Gesson who converted a rebound from Daniel Assavolyuk to equalize. The Juniors created chances in overtime and even survived a short-handed situation, but Patrick Tomasini scored the decisive goal for Merano with 31 seconds remaining (65').
Head Coach Teemu Levijoki
“It was a close game today. We didn't play our best field hockey in the first period, but after that we got stronger and stronger. The final period was very good, we showed character and deserved to equalize. We also had our chances in overtime, even survived being short-handed, but then unfortunately conceded the goal.”
Alps Hockey League | Qualification Round A
HC Meran/o Pircher - Red Bull Hockey Juniors 3:2 (1:0, 0:0, 1:2) OT
Goals:
1:0 | 12:15 | Pascal Brunner
2:0 | 47:47 | Massimo Pietroniro
2:1 | 51:13 | Vadim Schreiner
2:2 | 59:01 | Adrian Gesson
3:2 | 64:29 | Patrick Tomasini | OT
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