Exciting Carinthian derby: EC VSV secures an additional point in extra time

Exciting Carinthian derby: EC VSV secures an additional point in extra time

Things got hot in an exciting Carinthian derby between the ice hockey teams EC VSV and the Klagenfurt Rotjacken. Despite a clear preponderance of chances for the home team, VSV failed to score a goal in the first third. The Red Jackets, on the other hand, managed to take the lead in the second third when Daniel Obersteiner successfully used the rebound.

There were numerous chances for both sides as the game progressed. Villach showed a strong reaction with Maximilian Rebernig equalizing from close range in the power play. But the game took a turn when Klagenfurt took the lead again after Simeon Schwinger passed a puck from the arc to Steven Strong, who then netted. However, the Adler from Villach did not give up and equalized just 74 seconds later through John Hughes.

Exciting final phase and extra time

The exciting finale began. Both teams had their opportunities but were unable to score any further goals, leading to extra time. In this phase, EC VSV was finally able to get the additional point. Alexander Rauchwald orchestrated a clever move that resulted in a successful finish from Philipp Lindner, who sank the puck into the net.

After the encounter, Klagenfurt coach Kirk Furey was satisfied with his team's fighting performance. He praised both the players and the goalkeeper Sebastian Dahm, who made numerous important saves. "Villach put a lot into the mix and the atmosphere certainly inspired them. In the end we were at least able to take a point," he explained.

Interested readers can find out more about the further development of the game and detailed information about the individual moves and key players read about it at www.eishockey.net.

For the teams it is now about coming out of this derby stronger and concentrating on the challenges ahead. The next round promises more exciting duels in the league.