VLD 4:1 CER | Admiral Vladivostok - Severstal Cherepovets (KHL)

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Admiral Vladivostok

4:1 (2:1, 2:0, 0:0)

Severstal Cherepovets

Tuesday 07.01.2014, 07:00 • Vladivostok • KHL

		Welcome. Game starts at 07:00.
		This Tuesday morning we'll begin the day with a KHL game, when Admiral Vladivostok hosts Severstal Cherepovets. Admiral is now on the 10th place in the table of KHL East, they've got 53 points from 41 matches so far. Severstal is 10th too but in KHL West, with 52 points from 41 games. So it could be a well balanced game, let's see together what happens in Vladivostok!
		Starting lineups: Admiral Vladivostok: Ivannikov (Stelmakh) – Vorobyov, Pyett, Ugarov, Nikitenko, Hodgman – Osipov, Antropov, Bergfors, Schutz, Gynge – Zemchyonok, Ternavsky, Bortnikov, Drugov, Grachyov – Naumenkov, Kostromtin, Pervushin, Kuznetsov, Sokolov Severstal Cherepovets: Stepanek (Kasutin) – Laakso, Andersen, Zemchenko, Berdnikov, Nikontsev – Popov, Kiselevich, Videll, Bushuyev, Zherdev – Kalashnikov, Caslava, Dedunov, Kovyrshin, Kazakovtsev – Stasenko, Chernov, Monakhov, Vikharev, Kuptsov Referees: Gofman, Kadyrov – Parfyonov, Sysuyev.
		We can hear the Russian Anthem now, the game begins slowly.
	00:01	Game started.
	01:00	Both teams begins a bit low-keyed, the game flows mostly in the neutral zone at the first minute.
	01:55	Now the home team attacks, but without a shot yet.
	03:10	Pervushin tries it from the left side, but his shot missed the target of Stepanek.
	04:08	Now Severstal tries to attack, but it ends with an offside position.
	05:00	A shot by Zherdev from the right circle goes behind the goal of Ivannikov.
	05:35	Kuptsov's shot from the right side is stopped by Ivannikov in the end.
	06:00	Following the faceoff a shot by Kiselevich is well catched by Ivannikov.
	06:30	Again Ivannikov should to work, another shot by Severstal is saved.
	07:00	A shot by Videll is saved again by Ivannikov now.
	07:17	Goal for Admiral! And following some guest-attacks, the home team in lead now! At even strength ARTYOM ZEMCHYONOK scores from the right circle after a pass by Drugov. Assist: Viktor Drugov.
	08:53	Goal for Admiral! Oops, they did it again! At even strength too this time it's JUSTIN HODGMAN who scores from a beautiful individual action. His first shot is blocked by the away defenders, but the second attempt goes into the net of Stepanek. No assists.
	09:55	They were shocking moments for Severstal, they're trying to answer without any results so far.
	11:00	The tries of Severstal ending in the neutral zone mostly, Admiral defends very well this time.
	12:30	The two scores came quickly, Severstal should get themselve together – following a fine start they couldn't give any shoot nowadays on Ivannikov's target.
	13:25	A shot by Grachyov missed the target of Stepanek.
	14:10	Pervushin's shot from the middle is well saved by Stepanek.
	14:48	The first penalty of the game, it's Vorobyov (VLA), 2 minutes for tripping.
	15:30	Admiral attacks shorthanded too, but Schutz' shot from the right side missed the target of Stepanek.
	16:10	Severstal can't make any good offense at powerplay.
	16:48	The powerplay is over, Admiral at even strength again.
	17:50	Ivannikov saves a shot by Vikharev now.
	18:08	Goal for Severstal! And Severstal goes back a little! A score by NIKOLAI ZHERDEV from close range, following a pass of Bushuyev makes a little hope for them. Assist: Nikolai Bushuyev.
	18:40	Bergfors' shot from the right side is well blocked by the away defenders.
	20:00	1st period finished.
		That was a good first period of the game. Severstal began the match better, some shots were saved by Ivannikov, but at even strength Admiral scored twice in just 2 minutes, and it shocked the away players. But by the end of the period they got one back, and Zherdev's score makes good hopes for Severstal to equalize or reverse this game in the next periods. Let's see together what will happen in Vladivostok!
		Stats of 1st period: shots total: 13:16, shots on target: 6:11, faceoffs won: 8:12, blocked shots: 0:0, hits: 3:4, foul against: 0:1, penalties in minutes: 2:0.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
	21:05	Bushuyev's shot now from the middle hits Ivannikov.
	21:36	Double penalty, 2 minutes for both teams: it's Schutz (VLA) and Kiselevich (CRP) for roughing.
	22:25	At 4 on 4 Admiral attacks well now, Severstal's got big problems to defend it.
	23:36	Penalties are over, both teams at full strength again.
	24:35	Schutz tries a shot from the right, but it's saved by Stepanek.
	25:20	A shot by Drugov from the ring is saved again by Stepanek.
	25:32	Penalty for the away team, it's Caslava (CRP), 2 minutes for tripping.
	25:48	Goal for Admiral! And Admiral scores in powerplay immediately! It's ANDREI NIKITENKO from the right circle, after a pass by Ugarov. Assist: Alexei Ugarov.
	26:30	Penalty again for the away team, this time Kuptsov (CRP), 2 minutes for hooking.
	27:30	Following an attempt by Kovyrshin there's a throw before the target of Ivannikov.
	28:33	Powerplay is over, Severstal at full strength again.
	29:00	Admiral attacks continuously, but without a chance this time.
	29:40	An attempt by Bushuyev from between the circles is well blocked by the home defenders.
	30:00	The half of the game is over, we're without bigger chances nowadays.
	31:55	Ivannikov catches the puck now, there comes a faceoff before the target of Admiral.
	32:30	Nikitenko's individual action is stopped by Stepanek in the end.
	32:50	Penalty for Dedunov (CRP), 2 minutes for tripping.
	33:35	Great uproar before the target of Stepanek now, who lays on the puck in the end.
	34:00	There are many powerplay chances for Admiral in this period – one was used so far.
	34:05	The away team sends the puck out of their defensive zone now, Ivannikov should collect it.
	34:40	Following a home attack the puck is by Stepanek now.
	34:50	Severstal at full strength again.
	34:56	Goal for Admiral! And when the powerplay is over, at even strength Admiral scores again! This time it's ARTYOM TERNAVSKY following a pass by Grachyov, from the blue line into the top corner of Stepanek's target. Assist: Evgeny Grachyov.
	35:50	Admiral's attack continues, Severstal defends now with all power they've got.
	36:05	A blocked shot is collected by Stepanek this time.
	36:30	Severstal is out of order now, their attacking play is almost over for long minutes.
	37:00	Following an attempt by Schutz the puck is collected by Stepanek now.
	38:05	Stepanek saves a shot by Bergfors from the right circle.
	38:50	Nikontsev's try is easily saved now by Ivannikov.
	39:00	One minute left in this period.
	39:20	Videll's try from the right side is stopped by Ivannikov.
	39:35	Penalty for Osipov (VLA), 2 minutes for holding.
	40:00	2nd period finished.
		The second was completely Admiral's period, they attacked without a stop, scored from powerplay and at even strength too. Severstal's work was only the defense, their attacking play was almost nothing in this 20 minutes of play. The result is equitable and it's hard to imagine that Severstal could make something to reverse the situation.
		Stats of 2nd period: shots total: 22:13, shots on target: 14:6, faceoffs won: 20:5, blocked shots: 0:2, hits: 5:2, foul against: 3:0, penalties in minutes: 4:8.
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
	40:40	Nikontsev's shot from the left circle missed the target of Ivannikov.
	41:12	Penalty for the home team too, it's Zemchyonok (VLA), 2 minutes for tripping.
	41:20	Ivannikov catches a shot by Laakso from the left circle.
	41:35	The away team at full strength again.
	41:50	Following an attempt of Zemchenko the puck is collected by Ivannikov.
	42:30	Berdnikov's shot from the ring missed the target of Ivannikov.
	43:12	The penalty of the home team is over, they're back to 5 on 5 now.
	44:30	Admiral attacks now, but there's no chances this time.
	45:45	Bushuyev's try from the middle is well stopped by the home defenders.
	46:05	Zemchenko sends the puck into the offensive zone, but there are no teammates this time.
	46:30	Ivannikov stops an attempt of Severstal now, they can't beat the home goalkeeper.
	47:40	Following an individual action Pervushin's try from the middle missed the target of Stepanek.
	48:12	Penalty shot now for the away team, following Gynge's hooking.
	48:12	Vikharev's penalty shot was poor, Ivannikov's got no problems at all.
	48:15	Penalty for Nikontsev (CRP), 2 minutes for high-sticking.
	49:00	The home team attacks well in this powerplay situation, Severstal try to send the puck into the neutral zone.
	50:15	The powerplay is over, Severstal back to full strength again.
	51:02	Nikontsev plays with high stick again, the game is interrupted now.
	52:55	Two good saves now by Stepanek again, the away team's got only few chances, it will be hard so...
	53:45	Penalty for Gynge (VLA), 2 minutes for slashing.
	54:20	Videll's shot from the middle is well saved by Ivannikov.
	54:23	The away team plays now without the keeper, 6 on 4.
	55:02	Stepanek is back now before the target of Severstal.
	55:45	The home team at full strength again.
	56:50	Zemchenko's shot from the right circle is saved again by Ivannikov.
	57:24	Double penalty this time, 2 minutes for roughing: Andersen (CRP) and Nikitenko (VLA).
	57:24	20 minutes penalty for Zherdev (CRP), the call is boarding!
	57:34	Another penalty for Stasenko (CRP), 2 minutes for roughing.
	57:50	Admiral can attack long in a double powerplay.
	58:00	The game is over now for Severstal.
	58:42	Another penalty for the away team, this time it's Chernov (CRP), 2 minutes for high-sticking.
	59:25	Pyett's shot from the left side missed the target of Stepanek.
	60:00	Game over.
		That wasn't a great period, in the end the away players losed their temper a bit. This Russian Christmas game was easily won by Admiral in Vladivostok, Severstal has no real chance for collecting some points at all. The strong start of the home team decided the game, and the second period was almost totally an Admiral's one. In the last Severstal couldn't make anything to come closer, so it's a fair result in the end.
		Stats of 3rd period: shots total: 16:21, shots on target: 9:10, faceoffs won: 17:14, blocked shots: 0:0, hits: 0:2, foul against: 0:1, penalties in minutes: 6:48.
		Stats of the whole game: shots total: 51:50, shots on target: 29:27, faceoffs won: 45:32, blocked shots: 0:2, hits: 8:8, foul against: 3:2, penalties in minutes: 12:56.
		Thanks for watching, stay with us in the future too! (09:37:18)

Commentary by

Attila Varsányi

Goals & lineups Match log

Goals and assists: 8. Zemchyonok (Drugov), 9. Hodgman, 26. Nikitenko (Ugarov), 35. Ternavsky (Grachyov) – 19. Zherdev (Bushuyev)

Admiral Vladivostok: Ivannikov (Stelmakh) – Vorobyov, Pyett, Ugarov, Nikitenko, Hodgman – Osipov, Antropov, Bergfors, Schutz, Gynge – Zemchyonok, Ternavsky, Bortnikov, Drugov, Grachyov – Naumenkov, Kostromtin, Pervushin, Kuznetsov, Sokolov

Severstal Cherepovets: Stepanek (Kasutin) – Laakso, Andersen, Zemchenko, Berdnikov, Nikontsev – Popov, Kiselevich, Videll, Bushuyev, Zherdev – Kalashnikov, Caslava, Dedunov, Kovyrshin, Kazakovtsev – Stasenko, Chernov, Monakhov, Vikharev, Kuptsov

Referees: Gofman, Kadyrov – Parfyonov, Sysuyev

Attendance: 5500

1st period
	07:17
	08:53
	14:48
	18:08
1st intermission
2nd period
	21:36
	25:32
	25:48
	26:30
	32:50
	34:56
	39:35
2nd intermission
3rd period
	41:12
	48:12
	48:15
	53:45
	57:24
	57:24
	57:34
	58:42
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