Drama in Feldkirch: Red Bulls secure victory in overtime against Pioneers
Drama in Feldkirch: Red Bulls secure victory in overtime against Pioneers
In the exciting ice hockey game between the Pioneers Vorarlberg and the EC Red Bull Salzburg, there were numerous twists and a gripping final last evening. The Red Bulls managed to turn a game that they had not dominated at the beginning and secured an important point with a 6: 5 victory in the extension.
The first half of the game was characterized by a strong defense performance by the Pioneers, who made it difficult for the Red Bulls to come into play. However, the Salzburgers could not be kept down and pushed for the lead. When Thomas Raffl's first goal fell promising, it quickly became apparent that the Pioneers would not give up. After a strong shot from Brady Gilmour, who gave the home side in the first half, the pressure on the Red Bulls seemed to rise.
The course of the game
After the first break, when the Pioneers led 1-0, the Red Bulls managed to take the step back into play with a quick compensation by Thomas Raffl. It was an exciting phase in which the Pioneers did not subside and exploited their offensive forces. Nevertheless, the Red Bulls managed to shoot the game after a power play goal by Peter Hochkofler. But the Pioneers answered with a double strike and surprised the Red Bulls again.
In the last third, an open exchange of blows developed that could not be a gripper. Ross MacDougall increases for the Pioneers, but Troy Bourke and Thomas Raffl did not give up and kept the game exciting. Finally, the Red Bulls managed to equalize Peter Schneider and bring about the extension.
The crucial moments
In addition, it was Ryan Murphy who scored the crucial goal and thus brought the Red Bulls to the finish. A powerful shot in the power play secured the Salzburgers. The spectators who were present at 1,943 experienced a real spectacle and saw a game that was carrying every moment.Oliver David, the Red Bulls coach, commented on the difficulties with which his team was faced with. He praised the Pioneers for their game and explained that it was initially not the best performance of his team, but the fighting spirit was finally rewarded. "We won the duels in the crucial moments and turned the game. It is an important point for us," said David.
The next game for the Red Bulls is already scheduled for Tuesday in Sweden against the Växjö Lakers in the Champions Hockey League. This exciting encounter will certainly also be the focus of interest after the team has shown that they are able to convert setbacks into victories.
The complete game report is available at www.ishockey.net become.
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