Tigers disappoint in Oświęcim: 1: 4 defeat costs round of 16!

Tigers disappoint in Oświęcim: 1: 4 defeat costs round of 16!

In the Champions Hockey League, there was a remarkable encounter between the Straubing Tigers and Unia Oświęcim on Wednesday evening. Although the Tigers, led by coach Tom Pokel, were the clearly superior team over long stretches of the encounter, they ultimately lost 1: 4 against the Polish master. This defeat prevents Straubing from being able to qualify prematurely for the round of 16, and confirms the current form of the team.

The Tigers, as a member of the Penny-Del, had a lot to ensure to secure their place in the competition. In the first game period, however, they could not prevent the hosts from taking the lead. After a gap of 0: 1 in the first third, however, the Straubinger showed a combative reaction. Elis Hede equalized early in the second third, but despite a clear overweight of the game shares, there were no further goals.

weaknesses in the final

The final weakness of the Straubinger, which had already become noticeable in the current DEL season, was the decisive shortcoming in this game too. The puck simply didn't find its way into the net, although the Tigers set up a lot of pressure and had control over the game. Oświęcim's goalkeeper Linus Lundin was an insurmountable wall that defused numerous attempts by the Tigers.

Unia Oświęcim, on the other hand, effectively used its opportunities. With just a few chances, they were able to score two more goals before the second third ended. An Empty-Net goal in the final phase then produced the final score of 4: 1. This unequal balance sheet of opportunities and goal shots illustrates the problem in front of which the Tigers are facing.

This defeat not only represents a setback in the Champions Hockey League, but could also have long -term effects on the team's self -confidence. The pressure is growing considerably because the possibilities of progressing in competition. In the next encounters, it will be crucial to increase your own efficiency in front of the goal and to better use the points resulting from the chances.

The Straubing Tigers must now work on their way of playing in order to better exploit such opportunities in the future and to improve the results in the Champions Hockey League. The upcoming games will show whether the team can make the necessary adjustments to return to the road to success and possibly still reach the round of 16.

for more detailed information on the background of this game and its effects on the season of the Tigers, See the article on www.eishockeynews.de .