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Red Bulls aim to secure semi-final spot in SzékesfehérvárOliver David: “It will be very difficult, like all the games so far”// win2day ICE Hockey League | PlayoffsThe Red Bulls will play their fourth playoff quarter-final game of the win2day ICE Hockey League against Hydro Fehérvár AV19 in Székesfehérvár on Sunday (16:00, livestream) and have the first of three opportunities to end the series with a fourth win. The Red Bulls were again very compact and structured in yesterday's 2-0 home win, which gave them a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, and will be looking to continue this style of play in the second away game of the series.
Next home game | still open
Highlights Hydro Fehérvár AV19 vs. Red Bulls | 4.3.25
Starting position
After three wins in three games in the quarter-final series against Hydro Fehérvár AV19, the starting position has not changed. The Red Bulls once again go into the fourth encounter as favorites and have apparently found the recipe for keeping the offensively strong Hungarians away from their own goal. Nevertheless, their own goals had to be hard-earned - in the last two games, a total of three goals were enough to secure the victories - as the Hungarian defense is also extremely compact and Rasmus Reijola is a top goalie between the sticks.
In terms of play, however, the Red Bulls had clear advantages as the game progressed, which also resulted from an unselfish and cohesive team performance. In Hungary, the Red Bulls must now prepare themselves for another home team that will do everything in its power to extend the series with the threat of the end of the season looming. There was already a good foretaste yesterday in Salzburg, where the game showed its strongest play-off character of the series so far.
Defensive advantage
In the basic round, the Hungarians were one of the best defensive teams in the league, conceding 118 goals in 48 games, the second fewest after Bolzano (113). The Red Bulls were sixth in this ranking with 130 goals conceded. The tide has turned in the quarter-final series. While Salzburg have only conceded two goals so far and goalkeeper Atte Tolvanen has already celebrated two shutouts, Rasmus Reijola has had to make six saves at the other end.
Statement from Oliver David
“It will be very tough, like all the games so far. The Hungarians are a top team and led the table for many rounds in the basic round. But then they had to go through the pre-playoffs with three games against Vienna and that didn't help them, while we prepared ourselves in peace. We want to seize our chance and continue to perform as strongly as before, but we're not taking anything for granted. We have to deliver again!”
win2day ICE Hockey League | Playoffs quarterfinals | Game 4
Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – EC Red Bull Salzburg
Sun, 09.03.2025 | Székesfehérvár, 4 p.m.
Livestream
Playoffs quarterfinals | Red Bulls – Székesfehérvár | 3:0
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 2:0 (0:0, 2:0, 0:0)
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 games
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Successful playoff opener for the Red Bulls with home win against Székesfehérvár// WIN2DAY ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE | PLAYOFFS
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Red Bulls secure second quarter-final win in Hungary// WIN2DAY ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE | PLAYOFFS
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Successful playoff opener for the Red Bulls with home win against Székesfehérvár// WIN2DAY ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE | PLAYOFFS
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