2024-03-17 21:04:37
The hockey players of Třince and Litvínov entered the extra league playoff quarterfinals victoriously. The Steelers beat České Budějovice 2:0 at home, Verva won 2:1 after separate raids on the ice of Brno. The four game streak continues on Monday at 5:00 PM at the same stadiums.
In Třinec, the spectators waited for the first goal until the 44th minute, when defender Richard Nedomlel scored for the first time in the season. Andrej Nestrašil added insurance when the visitors risked without a goalkeeper. The clean sheet was picked up by Marek Mazanec, who was given priority over Ondřej Kacetl, one of the architects of the Steelers’ last three titles.
“Even in the previous two days, both series were very balanced, overtime was played. Our match was also balanced and I think we had a little more chances. I am glad that we gave an excellent collective performance supported by all the players, and that is important news. This is how we would like to continue,” said Třinec coach Zdeněk Moták.
In Brno, where the match was also sold out, the scoreless situation changed in the 11th minute, when Radim Šalda scored after a spot-kick. Kometa was able to equalize in the final power play, 68 seconds before the end of regular time Lukáš Cingel equalized, whose shot bounced off the skate of defenseman Kristaps Zile.
Separate runs determined the winners. Ondřej Kaše became the hero in the ninth series, who won for the second time in a row.
“For me, it was a very balanced game, played by both teams with full concentration. I think that raids should not be the deciding factor in the playoffs, but it is set up that way in the rules. Luck was on our side and we are happy for that.” said Litvín’s coach Karel Mlejnek.
Quarterfinals of the hockey extraleague play off – 1st matches:
HC Steelers Třinec – Banes Motor České Budějovice 2:0 (0:0, 0:0, 2:0)
Goals and assists: 44. Nedomlel (M. Růžička), 60. A. Nestrašil (D. Voženílek). Referees: Hribik, Pilný – Blažek, Lederer. Exclusion: 1:1. No use. Audience: 5,400 (sold out).
Třinec: Mazanec – Marinčin, Smith, Kundrátek, Nedomlel, Marian Adámek, Polášek – M. Růžička, A. Nestrašil, D. Voženílek – L. Hudáček, Cienciala, Daňo – Helewka, P. Vrána, M. Roman – Hrehorčák, Čacho , Dravecky. Coach: Moták.
České Budějovice: Peas – Pýcha, Gulaši, Kachyňa, M. Doudera, Vráblík, Štencel – M. Beránek, Harris, Ordoš – Goulash, Kondelík, F. Přikryl – Kubík, Pech, D. Simon – Vopelka, Koláček, M. Toman . Trainer: Čihák.
HC Kometa Brno – HC Verva Litvínov 1:2 after sam. raids (0:1, 0:0, 1:0 – 0:0)
Goals and assists: 59. Cingel (A. Zbořil) – 11. Šalda (Hlava, O. Kaše), decisive sam. raid O. Kaše. Referee: Jaroš, Šindel – Brejcha, Špůr. Exclusion: 6:5, in addition Ščotka – Havelka both 5 min. and until the end of the game. No use. Audience: 7700 (sold out).
Brno: D. Furch – Gazda, Ďaloga, Holland, Ščotka, Moro, Kučerík, L. Kaňák – Moses, Kollár, K. Pospíšil – Flek, Cingel, Zaťovič – J. Kos, Marcinko, Vincour – Kohout, A. Zboril, Occ. Trainer: Blue.
Litvínov: M. Tomek – Demel, Zile, Baránek, Šalda, D. Zeman, Czuczman, Strejček – Koblasa, M. Sukeľ, Kirk – O. Kaše, D. Kaše, Hlava – Abdul, Jurčík, A. Kudrna – Havelka, Gut, Zygmunt. Coach: Mlejnek.