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Plzen – Slovakia 2:5 (end)
final
HBC Plzen
2:5 (0:0, 2:1, 0:4)
Slovakia
Saturday 26.01.2013, 20:00 • Ball-hockey arena, Pilsen • Pilsen Challenge
     
    The final period belonged to the Slovaks, but just as the scoreline says. It was an even game for a long time, but since the Slovaks got the lead in the third, Pilsen had to open the game and recieved two more goals, one of them into the empty net. The final game tommorow will be another encounter of the Czechs and Slovaks. (21:52:03)
     
    45:00
    Game over.
     
    44:38
    The Slovaks hold the ball in their zone.
     
    44:03
    Goal for Team Slovakia!

    MILAN BENIAC added the fifth goal with a long-range finish against an empty net. 2:5!
    Assist: Boris Oravec.
     
    43:28
    Pilsen pulled Marek out of the goal!
     
    43:19
    Time-out for Pilsen.
     
    42:29
    Goal for Team Slovakia!

    And the winner is probably settled! Wonderful combination between the Slovaks was finished with a precise one-timer from between the circles by LUKAS MADERA. 2:4!
    Assists: Milan Beniac, Oskar Slachtic.
     
    42:09
    Icing of Pilsen.
     
    40:48
    Kejr tried his luck twice, but didn't hit target.
     
    39:57
    Ladiver lost his gloves and helmet in a tough challenge behind Marek's goal. However, it was a clean tackle so there is no need for penalties.
     
    39:02
    Face-off by Marek's right hand.
     
    38:05
    Pilsen managed to get the ball into the goal, but because of a handplay, the goal wasn't allowed.
     
    37:26
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    36:15
    Goal for Team Slovakia!

    Slovakia takes the lead! MILAN LADIVER finished the turnover for his team with a well hidden shot after Beniac's pass.
    Assist: Milan Beniac.
     
    35:26
    Bujdak's shot hit Marek's chest.
     
    34:55
    Goal for Team Slovakia!

    Peroutka was already back on the field, but ONDREJ HRASKO managed to score anyway. His shot went in of the post.
    Assist: Jan Rimsky.
     
    34:50
    Home team at full strength.
     
    34:12
    Ladiver's shot was blocked into the safety net.
     
    32:50
    Petr Peroutka (PIL) got a penalty for interference.
     
    32:42
    Misovec covered the ball in front of Malik.
     
    32:06
    One of the Pilseners caught the ball. The game will continue with a face-off in front of Marek.
     
    31:08
    Home team at full strength.
     
    30:53
    Face-off in the neutral zone.
     
    30:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Although it was Slovakia, who had a pressure in the beginning, Pilsen took the lead. Malik also managed to react for a quick equalizer so the one-goal lead for Pilsen remains after the second period.
     
    30:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    29:43
    Kucerka's shot was stopped by Marek.
     
    29:08
    Ondrej Benedikt (PIL) got a minor penalty for holding.
     
    28:36
    The Slovaks hold the ball behind Misovec.
     
    27:56
    The Slovaks outnumbered Pilsen and Behul found Rimsky with a great crossing pass. However, Rimsky's shot was stopped by Marek's excellent save.
     
    26:13
    Home team at full strength.
     
    25:31
    Hrivnak hit a post with a slap shot from the blue line!
     
    25:07
    Pejchar clears the zone for Pilsen.
     
    24:13
    Lukas Hofmeister (PIL) got a minor penalty for interference.
     
    23:27
    The match got an icredible amount of pace right now and both teams play almost without defense.
     
    21:57
    Pilsen has scored!

    Pilsen leads again! PETR MALIK got a pass between the circles and hit precisely the top corner of Misovec's goal. 2:1!
    Assist: Jaroslav Kejr.
     
    21:00
    Goal for Team Slovakia!

    It's even again! MILAN LADIVER replies just a 33 seconds after the match-opener on the other side with a solo move around Marek's goal. 1:1!
    Assists: Jozef Minarik, Milan Beniac.
     
    20:27
    Pilsen has scored!

    What a surprise as Pilsen took the lead! Whole time, the game was moved into the offensive zone of the Slovaks, but MARTIN REGNER managed to take advantage of a powerplay and sends his team to lead.
    Assist: Michal Slanec.
     
    20:13
    Pilsen has a chance now. Lukas Madera (SVK) got a minor penalty for slashing.
     
    19:36
    The Slovaks are still settled in the offensive zone.
     
    18:12
    The Pilseners are locked around their own goal and Marek has a lot of work to do right now as the Slovaks pelted him with shots from all possible positions.
     
    17:07
    Hrasko tried his luck with a long-range attempt from the neutral zone. Marek was ready.
     
    15:48
    Pejchar's shot ended in Misovec's glove.
     
    15:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    We've seen an even game so far. There were lots of perosnal challenges on boards, but not so many goal-scoring opportunities.
     
    15:00
    1st period finished.
     
    14:55
    Both teams play aggresive, but fair so far.
     
    13:26
    Slachtic's shot missed the goal.
     
    12:51
    Offside of team Pilsen.
     
    12:13
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    11:41
    Liska's wirst shot from the left side went wide.
     
    10:59
    Face-off in front of Marek.
     
    09:50
    The Slovaks are most of the time settled in the offensive zone, but they haven't created any bigger chance so far.
     
    08:39
    Marek stood strong and saved another opportunity of the Slovaks.
     
    08:08
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    07:56
    Gronka only clears the zone.
     
    06:37
    Home team at full strength.
     
    05:29
    Haring's shot didn't find a way through the defenders.
     
    04:37
    Jakub Siman (PIL) obtained a minor penalty for tripping.
     
    03:56
    The Pilseners are locked around their own goal.
     
    03:10
    Misovec rather covered an unprotected ball.
     
    02:51
    Slovakia at full strength.
     
    02:16
    Benedikt's shot hit one of the defenders.
     
    00:51
    Peter Doskocil (SVK) got a minor penalty for elbowing.
     
    00:24
    Face-off in front of Marek after first offensive effort of the Slovaks.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    In last match of the group stage will play the home team against team Slovakia. Whoever is going to win will play the final game tommorow against the Czechs. Loser will face the Swiss.
     
    Starting lineups:

    HBC Pilsen: Marek (Vetrovsky) – Slanec, Edl, Benedikt J., Peroutka, Hofmeister, Frajdl, Vodrazka, Valenta – Benedikt O., Krasny, Regner, Pejchar, Liska, Gronka, Siman, Kejr, Malik, Forejt, Majer, Beránek.

    Slovakia: Misovec (Bratina) – Minarik, Bujdak, Titka, Haring, Hrasko, Porupcan, Slachtic, Doskocil – Martinusik, Hrivnak, Kucerka, Beniac, Madera, Ladiver, Kollar, Rimsky, Behul, Oravec, Teplicky, Lihan, Sibik.

    Referees: Kettner, Zahora (both CZE).
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 20:00.
    Commentary by

    Marek Kratochvíl

    CZ@marekratochvil

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 21. Regner (Slanec), 22. Malik (Kejr) - 21. Ladiver (Minarik, Beniac), 35. Hrasko (Rimsky), 37. Ladiver (Beniac), 43. Madera (Beniac, Slachtic), 45. Beniac (Oravec)

    HBC Plzen: Marek (Vetrovsky) – Slanec, Edl, Benedikt J., Peroutka, Hofmeister, Frajdl, Vodrazka, Valenta – Benedikt O., Krasny, Regner, Pejchar, Liska, Gronka, Siman, Kejr, Malik, Forejt, Majer, Beránek.
    Slovakia: Misovec (Bratina) – Minarik, Bujdak, Titka, Haring, Hrasko, Porupcan, Slachtic, Doskocil – Martinusik, Hrivnak, Kucerka, Beniac, Madera, Ladiver, Kollar, Rimsky, Behul, Oravec, Teplicky, Lihan, Sibik.
    Referees: Kettner, Zahora (both CZE)