The men's national team won the first of two international matches in Slovakia. In front of 2.430 spectators, the final score from the perspective of the DEB-Selection 3:2 (0:2, 1:0, 2:0). The goalscorers for the German team were Lukas Kälble and Alexander Ehl. Tobias Fohrler, Lukas Kälble and Tobias Rieder, nominated for the second phase, moved into the line-up on Wednesday evening.
The first few minutes of the game belonged to the Slovaks, who put a lot of pressure on the German goal right from the start. Leon Hungerecker, who made his first appearance in this World Cup preparation, was able to prove himself immediately. Tobias Rieder had the first German opportunity at the far post, but Varjecka's cross was deflected. Shortly after, Elis Hede had to leave the ice bleeding. A shot hit the 24-year-old in the face. Even shorthanded (13th minute), the team of national coach Harold Kreis played with concentration and avoided a deficit. Shortly before halftime, Andrej Kukuca then the space given to him in front of the German gate to 1-0 lead (19th)Three seconds before the break, Robert Lantosi in the second Slovak power play the 2-0 halftime score (20th).
The second period began with another penalty against the German team, but Slovakia did not benefit this time. Hungerecker had to intervene several times, but prevented another goal for the hosts. 27nd minute then succeeded in DEB-selection, about Luke Kälble and Luis Schinko scored the equalizer. The goal gave the Germans a significant boost and more confidence. Nevertheless, the Slovaks remained dangerous but were unable to restore their two-goal lead at the second break.
The final period also began with a penalty against the DEBThe biggest chance in those two minutes, however, came from a German player: Daniel Pfaffengut stormed alone against the Slovakian goalie, who parried the chance. In the 46th minute, the German power play formation was allowed on the ice for the first time in the game, but despite good chances, they were unable to score. This was then done by Alexander Ehl, whose shot landed just a few centimeters behind the goal line (52.). With a balanced result, the final spurt of this hard-fought game, which the DEB-Selection by the second goal by Ehl (59th) ultimately with 3:2 were able to decide for themselves.
DEB-Player of the evening was Alexander Ehl.
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