The German U16 women's national team started the European Cup tournament in Pribram with a defeat. The team of U16 women's national coach Florian Neumayer lost to Austria on Monday evening 1:2 (0:1, 0:0, 1:1).
As in February at the four-nation tournament in Selb, Austria proved to be a strong competitor, using the first power play to take the lead in the third minute. Alina Hinum put the puck in the German goal with a long-range shot. As the first third progressed, there were only a few compelling attacks from the German team. In the second third, U16 national coach Florian Neumayer's team weakened with their own penalties. Furthermore, Jaqueline Rabl presented herself as a reliable support in the goal of the Austrians and continued to not allow any goals from the German national players. The coaching team of Florian Neumayer and Daniel Bartell made two changes in the final third to revive the German offensive game and were immediately rewarded: In the 38th minute, Pauline Gruchot equalized for Germany. But the joy only lasted 63 seconds, then Emma Pfeffer beat goalkeeper Felicity Luby with a low shot and thus restored the Austrian lead. Dramatic final minutes followed with a shot against the post and a disallowed goal, but in the end the Austrians were able to celebrate a 2-1 win.
Felicity Luby was named the best player in the German U16 women's national team. On Wednesday (17.30:XNUMX p.m.) DEB-Selection in the second game of the European Cup to Switzerland. The tournament is played for a third of 15 minutes, resulting in a total playing time of 45 minutes.
U16 women’s national coach Florian Neumayer: “We are of course initially disappointed after the 1-2 defeat, but we are now preparing ourselves as best as we can for the upcoming game. Today we didn't consistently implement the guidelines and game plan on the ice. The opponents had too much space to deliver their attacks at speed. We also disrupted our own rhythm of the game through bad passes. We will analyze this sufficiently with the players via video tomorrow.”