Tuesday, 04. March 2025 |
Red Bulls secure second quarter-final win in Hungary1:0 win was highly deserved due to the course of the game// win2day ICE Hockey League | PlayoffsEC Red Bull Salzburg won the second playoff quarter-final game of the win2day ICE Hockey League against Hydro Fehérvár AV19 1-0 away from home to extend their lead in the best-of-seven series to 2-0. After a goalless, hard-fought first period, the Red Bulls increasingly took control of the game after the first break and took the lead with a goal from Scott Kosmachuk. With a consistent forecheck and clever defensive work, the Red Bulls hardly allowed any chances in the final period and were the deserved winners in Székesfehérvár with only one goal. The third game of the series continues on Friday in Salzburg.
Next home game | Playoffs quarterfinals | Game 3
Fri, 7 March vs. Hydro Fehérvár AV19 | Tickets
Statement Oliver David
Course of the match
As expected, the second quarter-final encounter in Székesfehérvár was much tougher than the first game in Salzburg. The Red Bulls were in control in the early stages, Andrew Rowe had the first top chance alone in front of Székesfehérvár goalkeeper Rasmus Reijola, but could only finish with a backhand (7th). The home side soon had chances too; first from counter-attacks, then also from build-up play. Salzburg goalkeeper Atte Tolvanen reacted well to a number of deflected shots and shots from behind. It went back and forth by hook or by crook. Phillip Sinn had the next top chance for Salzburg alone in the half-high slot (15th). Towards the end, the Red Bulls had to play shorthanded for the first time, but did not allow a dangerous shot. After a lively and combative first period, the teams went into the dressing rooms goalless.
After an energetic restart by the Hungarians, the Red Bulls showed a good approach to goal on their first powerplay, but the rebounds still fell prey to the goalie. In the 28th minute, however, Scott Kosmachuk took a shot from the left face-off circle and tucked it into the far corner to take the lead. The Red Bulls wanted to add to their lead immediately, Peter Schneider (29) and Florian Baltram (31) tried from close range. After a few empty, but nevertheless intense 'kilometers', the Salzburgers were again on fire at the end. Troy Bourke was right in front of the goalie but couldn't control the shot (38'). Two or three good combinations just lacked a successful finish. The Red Bulls were the better team and led 1:0 after 40 minutes.
In the final period, the Red Bulls controlled the game for the most part and repeatedly tried good shots from distance in heavy traffic. The Hungarians were hardly dangerous in front of Salzburg's goal, but Chris Brown missed some of the few good chances from close range (49'). As the game progressed, the home side had less and less to counter Salzburg's enormous forecheck. In the final three minutes, however, things really crackled again in front of the Salzburg goal as the Hungarians first tried to equalize on the powerplay and then with six outfield players. But Atte Tolvanen was on hand when it mattered and held on for a narrow but well-deserved minimal victory.
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Statement by Paul Stapelfeldt
“We can really be very satisfied. We knew that the Hungarians would come at full speed today and hit hard. We were prepared for that, but struggled at the back in the first period and then played our game from the second period onwards. I think that gave us a deserved win in the end.”
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Hydro Fehérvár AV19 - EC Red Bull Salzburg 0:1 (0:0, 0:1, 0:0)
Goal:
0:1 | 27:46 | Scott Kosmachuk
Spectators: 3.118
Playoffs quarterfinals | Red Bulls – Székesfehérvár | 2:0
1 | Sun, 02.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg – Hydro Fehérvár AV19 3:2 (1:0, 1:1, 1:1)
2 | Tue, 04.03.25 | Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – EC Red Bull Salzburg 0:1 (0:0, 0:1, 0:0)
3 | Fri, 07.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg – Hydro Fehérvár AV19 | 7.15 p.m.
4 | Sun, 09.03.25 | Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – EC Red Bull Salzburg | 4 p.m.
5* | Tue, 11.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg – Hydro Fehérvár AV19 | 7.15 p.m.
6* | Fri, 14.03.25 | Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – EC Red Bull Salzburg | 7.15 p.m.
7* | Sun, 16.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg – Hydro Fehérvár AV19 | 4.30 p.m.
* If necessary | Starting times may change due to TV matches
Next home game
win2day ICE Hockey League | Playoffs quarterfinals | Game 3
EC Red Bull Salzburg – Hydro Fehérvár AV19
07.03.2025 | Eisarena Salzburg, 7.15 p.m.
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