Salzburg shows nerve strength: victory in overtime against KAC!

Salzburg shows nerve strength: victory in overtime against KAC!

Heidi-Horten-Arena, 5020 Salzburg, Österreich - Red Bull Salzburg successfully played the first game of the “Best of Seven” final series in the ICE Hockey League against the KAC on Friday evening. In a gripping duel in the Heidi Horten Arena, the Salzburgers prevailed 2-1 after extra time and thus secured a first advantage in the championship race. The later winning goal fell through Lucas Thaler in the 69th minute, who scored his 16th goal of the season.

The game started brilliant when Finn van EE scored for the KAC for early lead in the third minute. However, Salzburg did not be asked for long and equalized in the 11th minute in the power play by Mario Huber. The first third ended with a 1-1, with both teams having good chances. KAC used a few unused overpainting games, which turned out to be decisive in the further course of the game.

exciting course of the game

In the second third, both teams were largely neutralized, it remained goalless and the defensive did a solid job. There were opportunities on both sides, but both Salzburg and KAC could not use their possibilities. The last third was characterized by hard hits, with the referees only pronounced a few punishments.

The drama increased in the final phase when KAC tried to maintain the pressure. Salzburg was also dangerous and came to a chance in a power play, but KAC goalkeeper Dahm parried a shot from Ryan Murphy in the 49th minute. With another attempt by Kac in the 57th minute, which was also unsuccessful, it went into overtime.

a crucial hit in overtime

In the extension, KAC was initially toning, but it was not possible to get the disc from the danger zone. After 8:17 minutes Lucas Thaler took an opportunity and scored the decisive goal for Salzburg, which meant the final score of 2: 1.

Salzburg now leads 1-0 in the series. The next game will take place again in Salzburg on Sunday at 5:30 p.m., where the team has the opportunity to expand the lead. The tension remains unbroken in this final series, both the KAC and Salzburg are determined to win the championship title.

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