Germany lost to the Swiss 3:4 after a penalty shootout / 6.113 spectators in the KönigPALAST / On Sunday at the end against Slovakia
The German national ice hockey team had to play on the second match day Deutschland Cup accept defeat. In front of the great backdrop of 6.113 Fans Switzerland narrowly beat Germany 3:4 (1:2, 0:1, 2:0, 0:0, 0:1).
His premiere in the selection of the German Ice Hockey Federation e. V (DEB) celebrated Düsseldorf's striker Leon Niederberger, who was in the squad together with the other three debutants (Lean Bergmann, Phil Hungerecker and Fabio Pfohl). Munich's Danny aus den Birken guarded the goal in the duel between the silver medalist and the vice world champion.
Right from the start, the 6.113 spectators in the KönigPALAST experienced a turbulent start. After an early penalty against Switzerland, Leo Pföderl scored his third goal of the tournament to give the German national team an early lead. In direct response, the “Nati” equalized through Yannick Herren, who successfully completed a quick counterattack. In the tenth minute of the game, the Swiss added another goal through Noah Rod, who scored into the corner from the slot.
In the second third, the beautifully released Phil Hungerecker had the first big chance for them DEB-Selection. However, his shot only landed on the post. As a result, the Swiss were able to extend their lead thanks to Noah Rod's second goal. After that, things got really tricky for both teams in consecutive shorthanded games. With great effort, Germany managed to fend off a 3-on-5 situation.
There was a moment of shock in the final section: Goalie Danny aus den Birken had an opponent's stick hit him on the head and had to leave the ice shortly afterwards. Nuremberg's goalkeeper Niklas Treutle took over for him. A little later, Lean Bergmann connected them DEB-Selection, who scored his first goal in the national team. Marcel Noebels scored the much celebrated equalizer 41 seconds before the end. Both left in extra time Goalies No goals were scored, so the penalty shootout had to bring the decision. Switzerland proved to be more accurate there - Lino Martschini scored the Swiss to a 4-3 win after a penalty shootout.
The third and final matchday takes place on Sunday Deutschland Cup 2018 at the KönigPALAST in Krefeld. Switzerland will face Russia at 11 a.m. At 14.30:XNUMX p.m. the German national team will play the final game against Slovakia.
National coach Marco Sturm: “It was a good match, my team showed character and the point was deserved. In the first 30 minutes, Switzerland was the faster and better team. We needed some time. Then unfortunately we were a bit unlucky. But for me, the way we present ourselves is important. And it was right.”
Germany: From the Birches (Treutle) – Abeltshauser, Boyle; Zerressen, Ebner; Akdag, Reul; Sezemsky – miner, post, wall; Noebels, Pietta, Pföderl; Kink, Loibl, Hungerecker; Krämmer, Niederberger, Höfflin.
Gates: 1:0 Leo Pföderl (01:27), 1:1 Yannick Herren (02:20), 1:2 Noah Rod (09:09), 1:3 Noah Rod (28:03), 2:3 Lean Bergmann ( 51:23), 3:3 Marcel Noebels (59:19), 3:4 Lino Martschini (65:00 – Penalty)
Viewers: 6.113.