Austria's U18 team starts World Cup with a bitter defeat against Denmark

Austria's U18 team starts World Cup with a bitter defeat against Denmark

Austria's U18 national team had a difficult start to the World Cup in the Division IA. In the first game, the Denmark team lost 3: 5. In the sixth minute, Austria was 0: 2 behind after Denmark was able to use an early power play for the tour. According to laola1.at , the second hit was under pressure, which was under pressure set. Austria was able to shorten to 1: 2 in the 8th minute by Luc van EE, but had to accept another goal before the first break, so that after the first third it was already 1: 3.

In the second third, the Austrian team showed a significant improvement and brought up a total of 15 shots on goal. Kevin Mandl provided 2: 5 in the 36th minute, but Denmark was able to assert the lead and ended the second third with 5: 2. The last section was better for Austria, even if they had chances, did not reward themselves, as Mühlstein found. The head coach also criticized the nervousness of its players and emphasized the importance of compliance with tactical requirements.

to the next challenge against Slovenia

The next game is on the program for the Austrian team on Easter Monday at 4 p.m. against Slovenia. Mühlstein warned his team against the first third and stated that they created opportunities in the first game but did not successfully complete. Austria will have to use this game to rehabilitate and to secure the first points in the group.

Overall, the IIHF ICE Hockey U18 World Championship Division I, which takes place in Szekesfehrar (Hungary) from April 20 to 26, 2025, will be contested by teams such as Denmark, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Ukraine and Austria. The games are streamed live over IIHF.TV, which offers fans the opportunity to pursue the young talents up close. The goal for Austria is clear: after the failed start, you have to show better performance in the upcoming games and collect points in order to protect a chance of promotion.