Sunday, 26. October 2025 |
EC Red Bull Salzburg vs. HC Falkensteiner Pustertal | Home game
The visitors from South Tyrol maintained a one-goal lead throughout the game, which the Red Bulls also equalized three times. However, Salzburg were unable to add to their fourth goal in the 58th minute, and an empty-net goal ultimately clinched the 3-5 defeat. Michael Raffl, who scored twice, and Lucas Thaler scored for Salzburg.
Highlights Red Bulls vs. HC Falkensteiner Pustertal
Game recap
The visitors initially exerted more pressure and took the lead in the 5th minute, with Greg Di Tomaso scoring quickly from the slot. From then on, the game went back and forth, with both teams taking turns establishing themselves in the offensive zone. Michael Raffl was then freed up in front of the net, outwitted Pustertal goalie Edward Pasquale, and scored to equalize (11th minute). Bruneck quickly hit back, with Alexander Ierullo finding space on the power play and scoring from a tight angle (13th minute). The game continued on a close-running level. Atte Tolvanen, among other things, thwarted a great opportunity for the visitors on a 3-on-1 counterattack (18th minute). Mario Huber had a similar counterattack opportunity from a tight angle (20th minute), and shortly thereafter, the puck hit the post after a long-range shot by Connor Corcoran. After an exciting first 20 minutes, the visitors led 2-1.
The second period was characterized by numerous duels. Every inch of ice was at stake, and good chances had to be worked hard for. After opportunities from Connor Corcoran (30th minute), Dennis Robertson from a distance (34th minute), and Mario Huber from a tight angle (35th minute), it was Michael Raffl again who, after a short solo effort, beat Edward Pasquale and made it 2-2 with his first double for the Red Bulls (37th minute). Pustertal's goalie showed some uncertainty but denied Troy Bourke's great chance from the slot while shorthanded (38th minute). Before the break, Atte Tolvanen also saved a powerful cross pass directly in front of him to Raphael Andergassen while shorthanded (40th minute). The game remained exciting, with Salzburg having the more pressure in the end. 2-2 after 40 minutes.
Barely on the ice, the visitors, shorthanded, took the lead again on a 2-on-1 counterattack following a goal by Cole Bardreau (41st minute). The Red Bulls now threw everything forward without reservation, but thus became vulnerable to counterattacks. Henry Bowlby had such a chance after a solo effort (45th minute). Pustertal then played more forward again, with a dogged back-and-forth game. But the Red Bulls had chances. There were repeated tussles in front of the goal. And then Lucas Thaler, perfectly served by Michael Raffl, scored a one-timer to equalize again (53rd minute). In the thrilling final phase, however, Cole Bardreau shot into the top corner amid heavy traffic in front of the goal, and this time the Red Bulls were unable to equalize. Alexander Ierullo's empty-net goal – the two Pustertal scorers scored twice – finally sealed the Red Bulls' narrow defeat against a team that had shown why they are at the top of the table.
Statements Lucas Thaler & Manny Viveiros
Statement from Lucas Thaler
"It was a good game. But we fell behind every time, and it's not easy to keep coming back. It's difficult to create chances against their compact style of play, and unfortunately, today we didn't have enough."
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EC Red Bull Salzburg – HC Falkensteiner Pustertal 3:5 (1:2, 1:0, 1:3)
Goals:
0:1 | 04:56 | Greg Di Tomaso
1:1 | 10:35 | Michael Raffl
1:2 | 12:31 | Alexander Ierullo | PP
2:2 | 36:16 | Michael Raffl
2:3 | 40:19 | Cole Bardreau | SH
3:3 | 52:37 | Lucas Thaler
3:4 | 57:27 | Cole Bardreau
3:5 | 58:25 | Alexander Ierullo | EN
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