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after shootout (0:2)
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
2:3 (1:0, 1:0, 0:2)
HC Yugra
Sunday 26.01.2014, 12:00 • Uralets (Yekaterinburg) • KHL
     
    Smolenak and Gusev scored in the penalty shootout while Avtomobilist missed them. Yugra takes the win, scoring 2 points in the end, Avtomobilist has to be content with a single one, after leading most of the match.
    Final result: Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg – HC Yugra: 2-3 after shootout!
    Thanks for attention!
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    Game over.
     
    HC Yugra has won after the penalty shoot-out.
    Scorer is GUSEV.
     
    GUSEV also scored so the match is over now! 0-2!
     
    Demagin also missed it, he shot too wide. Still 0-1!
     
    Bulyansky shot from the right, Kovár get it with his gloves.
     
    Malykhin missed the penalty. 0-1 remained!
     
    SMOLENAK scored from the right, so the shootout is now 0-1!
     
    Start of shootout.
     
    Shootout is coming, this match is really extremely long.
     
    65:00
    Overtime finished.
     
    64:00
    Knyazev shot from the left, Kovár saved, and before this, Malikhin shot in the middle on the other side, Kuznetsov saved his team.
     
    63:40
    Smolenak had a solo one in one on the right side, had a circle then a big shot from the right, Kovár saved a superb one!
     
    62:30
    Both teams are trying but they focus on defence with this 4 against 4 formation.
     
    60:40
    Yugra started this overtime in attacking mood, but the shot of Starosta was deflected by Kovár.
     
    60:01
    Overtime began.
     
    Overtime is coming, the standings is 2-2 after 3 periods.
     
    60:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    59:30
    Tryamkin had a chance in the middle, he shot, a defender blocked it.
     
    59:10
    Last minute, it seems to be an overtime. Lepistö bombed in the middle, but Kuznetsov saved his team.
     
    58:50
    Back on the ice came Tryamkin, it was a very easy penalty for Avtomobilist.
     
    58:20
    We're into the last 2 minutes, nothing has decided yet.
     
    57:00
    Chance for Yugra to even take the win.
     
    56:40
    Tryamkin is penalised for 2 minutes due to penalty.
     
    56:20
    Kovár saved a big one after the shot of Yatsenko from the right hand side and Knyazev was also very close!
     
    55:40
    Zhuravlyov had a huge shot from the left side, Kuznetsov hit it out of the bounds.
     
    54:50
    Both teams are playing on attacking mood, but the big shots are absent due to good defence.
     
    53:40
    Putilov was close to shoot but his shot was deflected by a defender's stick!
     
    51:30
    Chernov shot in the middle, Kuznetsov guided his net quite easily by this shot.
     
    50:50
    Efimov nearly got away on the left side, but a defender tackled him, Kuznetsov saved finally.
     
    49:58
    Goal for Yugra!
    MELART slid on the left side, had a bomb and equalized despite being one man down! Surprisingly Home team lost the 2-goal advantage. 2-2!
     
    49:35
    Knazev is out for 2 minutes due to tripping. Power play for home team!
     
    48:26
    Huge chance missed by Avtomobilist again, Streltsov had a pure shooting position, he shot in the middle, Kuznetsov showed a superb save!
     
    46:00
    Lesnukhin fired from the left from sharp angle, great save by Kovár.
     
    45:30
    Huge chance missed by home team. Lewandowski came from behind and fired, Kuznetsov saved with his legs!
     
    43:15
    Yugra keeps on attacking, they can see the chance now.
     
    42:50
    2 minute penalty for Avtomobilist. This is clearly a chance for Yugra!
     
    41:53
    Goal for Yugra!
    Yugra scored already in the beginning. SMOLENAK got the puck and bombed it from the middle. 2-1!
     
    41:10
    Yugra has to spin up their speed to score two goals at least.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    The third period is starting soon.
     
    Yugra had a little bit more attacks but home team has scored goals only so far. The last period wll start in one man down for Yugra due to the penalty of Putilov, don't forget!
    The standings now 2-0 for Avtomobilist.
    Stay with us for the rest of the match!
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    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:55
    Offside by Chernov.
     
    39:10
    The last minute of period is running.
     
    38:25
    Another penalty again for Yugra. 2 minutes for Putilov, power play for Yekaterinburg.
     
    37:30
    Yugra is trying hard now to score, but nothing succeeds them so far today and after this power play goal of home team, the advantage is already 2 goals for Avtomobilists.
     
    37:03
    Goal for Avtomobilist!
    After the nice shot of MALYHIN from the left side, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg has doubled the advantage as 2-0!
     
    36:45
    Antonov passed across to Demagin, he missed the puck on the right really close to the goal.
     
    35:55
    2 minute penalty for Yugra. Lesnukhin has to sit down for 2 minutes.
     
    35:35
    Mayhem in front of Kuznetsov's goal, but the could free the zone.
     
    35:00
    Chernov fired from the middle, Kuznetsov pushed it out with his stick.
     
    34:35
    Now 5 against 4. Kuznetsov saved in safe and commercial break has just started.
     
    34:10
    Excellent defence by Avtomobilist, Yugra simply didn't reach the spot to shoot.
     
    33:20
    The other penalised person is Megalinski, we were shown.
     
    32:40
    Yugra is attacking 4 against 3.
     
    32:20
    Another penalty by Avtomobilist after hitting Gusev with his stick.
     
    32:15
    Malikhin is penalised, and Melart also out into the penalty box, but it's not sure if it would be only two minutes. Yes, it's sure, it was visible on the board now.
     
    32:15
    Starosta missed the chance from the right side, then a quick counter attack, big boxing match between Malikhin and a Yugra player. It's clearly going to be a penalty.
     
    31:40
    Yugra is possessing the puck more than home team.
     
    31:15
    Knazev and Dyakov were looking for the chance to shoot, but finally Avtomobilist took the puck, Streltsov A. had a chance by a counter, but a defender blocked the shot.
     
    30:10
    Yugra cannot put the pressure on Avtomobilist for a long time, only for some big chances.
     
    29:30
    Offside by Fedorov. Faceoff is coming.
     
    28:45
    Chernov got a great pass on the left, bombed the puck, Kuznetsov saved with his legs!
     
    28:00
    Kovár saved the close trial of Yugra from the left hand side, Dixon attempted.
     
    27:20
    After the commercial break, all attacks were filtered by defenders in both sides.
     
    26:40
    Counter attack after being in full strength already, Tryamkin came back and got a puck immediately, he shot from the right side after a getaway, Kuznetsov saved cleverly.
     
    26:00
    Zhukov attempted, then Gusev had a big shot from the left side, Kovár saved again.
     
    25:30
    Megalinski had a row with a Yugra striker but this time no reward.
     
    25:15
    Gusev fired from the left, Kovár caught it in his hands.
     
    24:30
    Tryamkin is out for 2 minutes due to roughing. Power play for visitors.
     
    24:20
    Now Yugra is trying hard to score, then fight between Tryamkin and Dixon. Dixon was close to the goal on the left side.
     
    23:30
    Svidenko had a superb defending manouvre by a home attack and got the puck from a striker at the last moment before entering the zone.
     
    22:25
    Megalinski is active, shot from the left side, Kuznetsov blocked it with his stick.
     
    21:40
    Antonov was fighting for the puck with Zhukov, Antonov won the battle.
     
    20:50
    Shefer nearly equalized from very close distance on the right, but Kovár closed the angle.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    The second period is starting soon.
     
    This match is great and exciting despite only scoring a single goal so far. HC Yugra showed better potential, but the counter attacks of Yekaterinburg were really dangerous and a goal is a result of them.
    After the first period 1-0 lead for Avtomobilist.
    Stay with us after the break!
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    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:40
    Offside by Yugra, Lesnukhin slid a bit earlier into the zone.
     
    19:15
    Interesting, Yugra had more attacks, but a counter attack of Avtomobilist brought them the lead!
     
    18:55
    The crowd is ecstatic now after the goal.
     
    18:40
    Goal for Avtomobilist!
    After a turmoil in front of Kuznetsov's goal, Megalinski tried to shoot, Kuznetsov saved, but the repeat shot of SIMAKOV found its way into the goal! 1-0!
     
    18:20
    If both teams are in full strength, mainly HC Yugra takes on attacking more.
     
    18:00
    Yatsenko fired from the right, a defender blocked it with his stick.
     
    17:20
    Kovár stepped wide out of his goal to push the puck away ahead of Lesnukin.
     
    16:30
    Counter attack by home team denied, Lewandowski was stuck on a defender, then Postnikov blocked a shot of Sitnikov.
     
    16:00
    Sitnikov bombed from the right hand side after a nice pass, Kovár got the puck with his gloves.
     
    15:35
    Khvostov is back again, full strength for visitors.
     
    15:00
    Lazarev then Lepistö tried again in the middle, but none of them reached the goal due to a defender.
     
    14:20
    Yekaterinburg in power play formation now.
     
    13:50
    Lepistö had an attempt in the middle, a defender blocked it.
     
    13:30
    Khvostov is penalised for 2 minutes again! Power play for Avtomobilist.
     
    13:20
    Khvostov had a bomb in the middle, Kovár saved it, it was a good chance.
     
    12:50
    The second commercial break is on now.
     
    12:25
    Khvostov is back, full strength for Yugra again, Avtomobilist could not deal with the chance.
     
    12:00
    Sometimes the big local clock is visible well so it will bring us more punctual times.
     
    11:20
    The first chance after a long time, Megalinsky bombed in the middle, Efimov was also close, Kuznetsov guided his net superbly!
     
    10:20
    Penalty by Yugra this time. Khvostov has to sit down for 2 minutes.
     
    09:50
    Imminent shot by Melart in the middle, Kovár kicked the puck out, then Dixon had a close chance in front of the net, Savinainen was also near but Kovár grabbed the puck!
     
    09:30
    Midfield play is dominant during the previous minute.
     
    08:15
    Smolenak had a superb chance to score close to the net on the right side, but Kovár saved with his left leg!
     
    08:08
    Avtomobilist is doing his job very well in defence, and now Megalinski is back on the ice.
     
    07:10
    Still power play for Khanty – Mansiysk.
     
    06:40
    The time of the penalty is exact as I can see, the commercial break also happened. Now Bulyansky fired from the right side, Kovár saved again.
     
    06:08
    2 minute penalty is coming but we could not see who that is. Yes, the penalised player is Dmitry Megalinski from Avtomobilist, so power play for Yugra now!
     
    06:05
    Very strong shot by Lesnukhin from the left wing position, Kovár showed his talent while saving!
     
    05:40
    Igor Magogin missed the puck, Knyazev shot from behind him, Kovár had to guide his net. Yugra in command now.
     
    04:30
    Yugra has taken the right of attacking in the last few minutes after escaping the first minutes.
     
    03:50
    The home crowd gives us a superb atmosphere, beating the drums and singing al the time.
     
    03:30
    Shefer fired in the middle, the save was no problem for Kovár.
     
    02:50
    Mainly, Yekaterinburg is dominating so far, but now Dixon had a chance to shoot, he did so, Kovár blocked it.
     
    02:30
    Lewandowski fired from the right hand side, Kuznetsov deflected again.
     
    01:40
    Sorry for the time problems, but on the saw live broadcast there is no clock, so I have to imagine on my own and there is no reporter voice either.
     
    01:20
    Both Efimov (Yefimov) and Yemeleyev had a chance, Kuznetsov saved it.
     
    00:30
    Avtomobilist is playing in red, HC Yugra in white.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    The Russian National anthem is on, the game is starting soon!
     
    Starting lineups:

    Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg: Kovár, Lobanov – Gusev S., Zhuravlyov, Viktor, Demagin, Lazarev, Fedorov, Lewandowski, Simakov, Viklund, Lepistö, Megalinski, Streltsov A., Chernov, Streltsov V., Antonov, Tryamkin, Arkalov, Efimov, Yemeleyev, Malyhin

    HC Yugra: Kuznetsov, Kukin – Dixon, Shefer, Bulyansky, Sokolov, Sitnikov, Lesnukhin, Khvostov, Zhukov, Melart, Dyakov, Magogin, Yatsenko, Smolenak, Kruchin, Putilov, Knyazev, Shvidenko, Saviainen, Starosta, Gusev N.

    Referees: Baluska, Karabanov.
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 12:00.
    Commentary by

    Kármán Zoltán

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 19. Simakov (Megalinski, Demagin), 38. Malyhin (Viklund, Chernov) – 42. Smolenak, 50. Melart, dec. p.s. Gusev

    Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg: Kovár, Lobanov – Gusev S., Zhuravlyov, Viktor Postnikov, Demagin, Lazarev, Fedorov, Lewandowski, Simakov, Viklund, Lepistö, Megalinski, Streltsov A., Chernov, Streltsov V., Antonov, Tryamkin, Arkalov, Efimov, Yemeleyev, Malyhin
    HC Yugra: Kuznetsov, Kukin – Dixon, Shefer, Bulyansky, Sokolov, Sitnikov, Lesnukhin, Khvostov, Zhukov, Melart, Dyakov, Magogin, Yatsenko, Smolenak, Kruchin, Putilov, Knyazev, Shvidenko, Saviainen, Starosta, Gusev N.
    Referees: Baluska, Karabanov