SC Bern Edges Gottéron in thrilling Zähringer Derby Shootout
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SC Bern secured a crucial victory against rivals Gottéron,winning 2-1 in a penalty shootout after a hard-fought match at the BCF Arena on Thursday evening. The win provides a much-needed boost for the battered Bernese squad, currently facing a significant injury crisis.
The atmosphere was electric, with 9,372 spectators filling the sold-out arena. While Gottéron celebrated a significant player commitment before the game,it was SC Bern who ultimately emerged victorious,fueled by a stellar performance from goaltender Adam Reideborn.
Schmid’s Late Equalizer Sends Derby to Overtime
The game appeared to be heading Bern’s way after Marco Müller opened the scoring at 39:00, assisted by Reideborn. However, with just 21 seconds remaining in regulation time, Gottéron’s Sandro Schmid – recently extended with the club for another four years – leveled the score. Schmid’s goal came with Gottéron playing six-on-five, having pulled their goaltender in a desperate attempt to find an equalizer.
“The final minutes were incredibly tense,” one observer noted, “Gottéron threw everything they had at Bern, but Reideborn was immense.”
Reideborn Shines in Shootout Victory
Despite Gottéron’s late surge, the game ultimately went to a penalty shootout. Hardy Häman Aktell proved to be the hero for Bern, scoring twice to secure the win. Schmid also scored for Gottéron,but Walser,Bemström,Kapla,Loeffel,Borgström,Ejdsell,Wallmark,Merelä,and Biasca were all unable to convert their attempts.
The final scoreline read Gottéron 1 – 2 SC bern (nP), with the shootout determining the outcome after a 0-0 first period and a 1-1 tie following the second and third.
Injury-Ravaged Bern Display Resilience
This victory is notably significant given the extensive injury list plaguing SC Bern. Nine players were absent from the lineup, including Samuel Kreis, who recently suffered a hand injury. Despite the adversity, the team demonstrated remarkable discipline and determination.
Reideborn’s performance was pivotal, boasting a save percentage of 97.44% and even contributing to Müller’s opening goal with an assist. Earlier in the game, both Henrik Borgström and Christoph Bertschy tested the Gottéron net, hitting the crossbar in the 17th minute.
The Bernese lineup included Reideborn; Loeffel, Häman Aktell; Untersander, Füllmann; Iakovenko, Rhyn; Kindshi; Merelä, Müller, Marchon; Bemström, Count, Ejdsell; Schild, Baumgartner, Ritzmann; Riatsch, Fuss, Schenk; and Weber.
Penalties were distributed throughout the game, with multiple two-minute infractions called against both Gottéron and bern.
This win represents a vital two points for SC Bern, offering a glimmer of hope amidst a challenging season. It unders
