Bolzano triumphs against Villach after a gripping penalty crime thriller
Bolzano triumphs against Villach after a gripping penalty crime thriller
In an exciting duel in the town hall of Villach, there was a gripping game between HCB South Tyrol and Villacher SV, which kept the fans in suspense on Wednesday. In this encounter, which was considered an exciting battle, the Bozner managed to prevail 2-1 with a penalty shootout. The game was characterized by intensive waves of attacks by the Carinthian, who did not make it easy for the South Tyroleans to enforce their game on the ice.
The Bozner Foxes traveled with a tailwind that evening after winning four out of five previously played games in the league. Nevertheless, it quickly turned out that the HCB had a hard time being aggressively present. Too often they were busy on the defensive and hardly found any ways by defending the Villacher, which shaped the overall picture of the game. A resulting element was the remarkable performance of goalkeeper Sam Harvey, who kept standing successfully to the pressure of Villacher.
Harvey's glossy dates in the gate
Sam Harvey was the undisputed hero of the evening. The Canadian goalie showed an impressive idea and thwarted a total of 45 shots on his goal. His reflexes and positioning were crucial to keep the Bozner in the game. Harvey caused a jubilation several times with spectacular parades, which he also silenced again by defending the shots of the Villacher with flying colors.
The game started when Daniel Frank scored the first goal for the foxes in the 7th minute. However, his goal was rounded off by a strong performance by the Villacher, who in the third third achieved the equalization by vineyards. Especially in the second third, the dominance of the home side was noticeable, which always started dangerous attacks without permanently overcoming the defense of the Bozner.
Looking back, it can be said that the evening was not only important for HCB South Tyrol. The fact that they were able to save the encounter into the penalty shootout, where Bradley finally scored the crucial goal, speaks for their fighting spirit and bog as a team. The competitions in the ICE Hockey League remain exciting, and that evening the foxes were able to take an important step towards the top of the table.This is particularly important, since the HCB South Tyrol is now at the top of the table with the AVS Fehervar. The game could not only be seen as an exciting fight on the ice, but this duel also has the potential to significantly influence the championship strategy of both teams.
look at the encounter in detail
| vsv | hcb | |
|---|---|---|
| gate | 1 | 2 |
| scored goals | 0: 1 Frank (6:33), 1: 1 Rebernig (49:52) | 1: 2 Bradley (65:00) |
| spectators | 3001 | |
The game not only put the parties involved, but also showed the quality and competitiveness of the ICE Hockey League. It will be interesting to see how the upcoming encounters will develop for the HCB South Tyrol and their rivals, after all, all teams are on their way to the playoffs. The events in Villach will be remembered as an important part of this seasonal roller coaster.
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