After just a few moments, Wojciech Stachowiak, who was appointed to the DEBselection, created the first opportunity for the German team. Shortly thereafter, the first German power play followed, with the Austrian defense allowing little. After just under eight minutes, the hosts had their first chance. The game developed into an open one, with both teams having opportunities, but without necessarily establishing a solid footing. The first intermission ended goalless.
After the break, Germany came into the game more strongly. Filip Varjecka narrowly missed from close range. In the 28th minute, Wagner from the blue line with a slap shot that went into the goal 1:0 lead Only 79 seconds later, michaelis in the second power play 2:0 (29th)After the double blow, the home team tried to get back into the game. Another penalty briefly slowed their efforts before Paul Huber with the second siren for Austria on 1:2 could shorten (40.).
Also at the beginning of the final section, the DEB-team set the tone. However, many good chances to decide the game could not be used. The Germans could not convert two power plays into another goal. Five minutes before the end of the game, the Austrians were more successful on the power play: The slap shot from Clemens Unterweger passed exactly and equalized the game (55.). For just under one and a half minutes Stachowiak the old lead again and brought the DEB-Team to 3-2 win (57th) in Zell am See.
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After today's game, the German team has already begun its return journey to Germany. The next training session will take place tomorrow, Friday, in Rosenheim. The national team's public training, to which all ice hockey fans and interested parties are cordially invited, will run from 14 p.m. to 15:30 p.m. in the ROFA Arena. Saturday then it comes to “Return match” against Austria. Game starts at 17 pm..
Voices about the game from the DEB-Warehouse
National coach Harold Kreis: "In our opinion, the team played a solid game, which is reflected in the shot ratio and the number of scoring chances. The Austrians also played a decent game. We knew they would be physically intense, and they scored twice while on the power play. In the final third, we were very focused defensively and then, in our opinion, deserved to score the winning goal. That was a reward for our efforts today."
Debutant and defender Phillip Sinn: "It was just a lot of fun; I don't think you could have had a better debut. Being able to play against many of my colleagues from Austria was, of course, something very special. The atmosphere in the locker room is fantastic; my teammates made it easy for me to settle in and be part of the national team."
Defender Fabio Wagner: "We improved from period to period and, especially in the second period, exerted good pressure on the Austrians' goal. Our power play also worked well overall. We scored an important goal at the end and found a way to win the game. Overall, it was a solid performance from us, knowing that we still have room for improvement."