Towerstars remains in mid-table after defeat in Freiburg

Towerstars remains in mid-table after defeat in Freiburg

The Ravensburg Towerstars were unable to win in the last game before Christmas Eve despite the return of their top scorer Matt Santos and slipped to ninth place in the DEL2 table due to a 3-1 defeat against Freiburg. A problem in defense became apparent right at the start of the game when Ilya Sharipov, who has been playing for the Towerstars since May 2023, was unable to react in time to the first goal conceded. The nervousness was noticeable in the team's game, which led to, among other things, a number of missed opportunities, like it towerstars.de reported.

Difficulties on the ice

In the first third, Ravensburger saw an immediate penalty for an avoidable mistake. A hasty bad pass led to Tomas Schwamberger's shot and thus an early 1-0 for Freiburg. Coach Bo Subr's team was also unable to gain control of the game in the second third, as Freiburg effectively closed the passing lanes and increased it to 2-0 by conceding another goal. The Towerstars did not find a clear structure in their own power play and missed valuable chances, while Sharipov tried to keep the team in the game with strong saves in critical moments.

In the final third, the Towerstars managed to score 2-1 through Niklas Hübner, but the moment of hope didn't last long. Another goal from Freiburg 9 minutes before the end of the game ultimately sealed the fate of Ravensburger, who had to prove their offensive weakness again. The ongoing performance crisis, which saw the team only score one goal in three games, caused serious concerns in the Towerstars camp. Sharipov, who has gained various experience as a goalkeeper in his career so far, is now under pressure to bring about a turnaround and stabilize the defense wikipedia.de reported.