Final crime thriller in Zell am See: Schüttdorf forces Lienz into the decisive game!

On February 14, 2025 there was an exciting duel in the Carinthian League Division 2 West when the Uec Lienz played against SV Schüttdorf. Lienz won the first game with an exciting 8: 5 home win. But the cheers did not stay long, because in the second leg on February 16, the Lienzer had to take a defeat. Schüttdorf used his home advantage in the Zell am See ice rink and clearly triumphed 7: 3. The championship title is only at stake in the decisive third and last final on February 21st in Lienz, such as Dolomitenstadt reported.

The second game started for Lienz very badly when Schüttdorf took the lead in the second minute. Christian Wernisch did the equalizer, but further goals for Schüttdorf quickly followed, led by Ivan Altuhov, who scored four goals that evening. Despite the fighting spirit of the Lienzer and a late chance by Thomas Grabmayer, who reduced the gap only minimally, the game was a clear thing for the hosts. "Our defensive was strongly challenged and we found no solution to turn the game," summarized the Lienzer coach Peter Mösenlechner after the game. Now the entire focus is aimed at the last final game where the team wants to give everything to conquer the championship title.

renewed challenge for Lienz

The print is heavy on the UEC Lienz after they could not show the desired performance in the second leg. While SV Schüttdorf presented itself as a strong opponent in the second game, the Lienz team is now looking at the upcoming final that will take place on Friday. Schüttdorf's chairman Sebastian Estl explained that her team initially had difficulty finding into play, but increased significantly in the course of the game. "Now it's time to focus on Sunday!" Says Estl. It remains to be seen whether Lienz can strike back and get the championship title on February 21st in their own arena, while the fans keep their fingers crossed that the Lienzer can learn from their mistakes and motivate themselves, such as Kehv reported.