Vitkovice – SaiPa 1:3 (end) | Tappara – Třinec 5:1 (end) | Kuopio – Växjö 1:3 (end)
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final
Vítkovice Ostrava
1:3 (0:0, 1:0, 0:3)
SaiPa Lappeenranta
Tuesday 07.10.2014, 17:00 • ČEZ Arena • Champions League
     
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    The group stage is heading to its final stage. This game will be a different case for each side. Vítkovice Ostrava has six points so far and no chance of advancing to the playoff round. SaiPa Lappeenranta is the leading team in Group H with 11 points and is on the verge of automatic promotion to the next stage. Only one point from this match will secure them first place.

    Vítkovice lost the chance to advance in the last second of the last game in Ingolstadt. The win in the shootout was not enough to keep their chance alive, but they want to finish the competition on a high note, especially after three consecutive defeats in the Czech league. Two of them came in games against CHL teams Liberec and Parudbice. And they want to win for their fans too.

    The Finnish team wants to win the last game, even though one point will be enough to clinch first spot. They won their last game against EV Zug, the Swiss team that can still overtake them by winning against ERC Ingolstadt. SaiPa’s players are in a great mood. They lead their league and in their most recent game they scored six goals.
     
    Both teams are warming up on the ice. 25 minutes to start the match. SaiPa needs only one point to clinch the first place in group H.
     
    Cramo Top Scorers in this match are Peter Húževka from home side and David Spina from the visitors.
     
    Both teams are on the ice, we are ready to go!
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:40
    SaiPa with early pressure. Importance of this match is showing.
     
    01:12
    First shot on goal from Vitkovice. Markkanem deflected Burger's shot out wide.
     
    01:23
    High tempo from the start.
     
    01:35
    McIntyre tried to shot from the right circle, but his shot blocked out of the ice.
     
    02:33
    Big shot from Nemec saved by Markkanen.
     
    03:03
    Dolejs had to cover the puck before his net.
     
    03:12
    First penalty of the game. Senkerik get 2 minutes for tripping. Powerplay for SaiPa.
     
    03:27
    Lofquist shoot the puck from the left circle, but Dolejs was ready.
     
    04:25
    Great penalty kill so far from home team.
     
    04:40
    Svacina cleared the zone once again.
     
    05:27
    Right after the end of the penalty another Lofquist' shot followed by Flinck's shot. Both covered by Dolejs.
     
    06:10
    Cramo Top Scorer tried to score from the goal crease, but puck safety in Dolejs's glove.
     
    06:30
    McIntyre in great position between the circles, but his shot went wide.
     
    06:50
    Jarvinen and Tavi missed in 2 on 1 situation. Tavi shoot wide.
     
    08:30
    Visitors are slightly better side tonight.
     
    08:54
    Maalahti tried wrist shot from the blue line, Dolejs needed two saves.
     
    09:25
    Huzevka tried to tip Bail's shot, but missed.
     
    09:48
    Cramo Top Scorer Huzevka with another shot, this time from right circle. Markkanen saved hist shot.
     
    10:20
    Markkanen had to stop the play, because he was under pressure of Vitkovice's player.
     
    10:27
    Markkanen with another save in quick period of time. This time he saved Huna's shot.
     
    10:50
    Lofquist is very active. His another shot from distance went wide.
     
    12:00
    Period of time without shot on goal.
     
    12:14
    First powerplay oppurtinity for Vitkovice. Brian Salcido gets two minutes for high-sticking.
     
    13:05
    Many battles in the corner in SaiPa's zone, visitors were moire successfull and cleared the zone.
     
    13:55
    Huna missed the net after pass from Roman from behind the net.
     
    14:14
    SaiPa in a full strenght.
     
    14:29
    Dolejs had to make a save, but no problem for him.
     
    14:41
    Bruger tried slapshot from long distance, Markkanen comfortably saved his shot.
     
    15:20
    Vandas lost puck in great position between the circles.
     
    15:59
    Side net from tight angle from Zdrahal. Crowd has already celebrated.
     
    16:25
    Kucsera flied to the offensive zone a shoot from left circle, puck stayed in Markkanen's kit.
     
    16:44
    Tavi left alone before Dolejs, but his move was not successful. He shot wide.
     
    16:54
    Jan Stencel has been handed two minutes minor for delaying the game. Second powerplay chance for SaiPa.
     
    17:50
    Powerplay is not a real advantage tonight so far. Both teams are defending very well.
     
    18:54
    Vitkovice in a full strenght.
     
    19:02
    Penalty shot for Vitkovice after great move from Zdrahal. Stencel's backhand shot saved by Markkanen.
     
    19:21
    3rd powerplay for SaiPa. Burger gets 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    19:29
    Larrson one timer from blue paint covered by Dolejs.
     
    19:57
    Pastor blocked Spina's shot from left circle.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    First period is over. SaiPa Lappeenranta is better in possesion, but Vitkovce had more clear socring chances. SaiPa will have one man advantage in the start of 2nd period. 1:20 left from Burger's penalty.
     
    Teams are almost ready for second period of play. SaiPa with 1:20 one match advantage. Remind you that they need only 1 point to win this group.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    20:22
    Great play in penalty kill, shot from Huna is saved.
     
    20:52
    5 on 3 chance. Kana gets 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    21:20
    Vitkovice in 4 men.
     
    21:33
    Two successiv saves for Doles. One from Jarvinen shot, one from Salcido shot.
     
    22:27
    McIntyre tried his luck from right boards, but Dolejs once again ready.
     
    22:52
    Vitkovice in a full strenght.
     
    23:30
    Not an impressive set up play from home team, but they kept the possesion.
     
    24:03
    Vitkovice commited icing.
     
    24:24
    Icing on the other side. Play is not accurate right now.
     
    25:00
    Great looking play from visitors, but Vitkovice survived and cleared the zone.
     
    25:30
    Nice backhand shot from right side from Kolouch saved by Markkanen.
     
    26:21
    Commercial break after SaiPa commited offside.
     
    26:40
    Nice pressing from SaiPa, but with no effect.
     
    27:38
    Sedivy tried wrap around shot, but Markkanen once again comfortably denied opponent.
     
    28:49
    Second powerplay chance for home team. Johan Larsson gets 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    29:35
    Goal for Vítkovice!
    Vitkovice in front! Great play by Burger, he loosed Huna who scored from the right post. Scored by RUDOLF HUNA. Assisted by: Jiri Burger and Ondrej Roman. 1-0
    HUNA - 1:0
     
    30:53
    Another one man adventage for Vitkovice. Cross-cheking from Sami Venalainen led to 2 minutes minor.
     
    31:07
    Markkanen stopped Senkerik's shot from blue line.
     
    32:13
    Burger left alone in fron of net after great Roman's pass, but Markkanen made brilliant save.
     
    32:22
    Pastor tried his luck from distance, but Markkanen ready once again.
     
    32:53
    SaiPa is playing in a full strenght.
     
    33:34
    And another powerplay for Vitkovice. Dave Spina has been handed two minutes minor for crosscheking.
     
    33:47
    4th line gets the chance to play powerplay.
     
    34:20
    Silly turnover from Klok at the blue line, but visitors didn't shot on net.
     
    35:34
    SaiPa in a full strenght.
     
    36:02
    Backman shot from blue line, but Dolejs saved his shot.
     
    36:10
    Flinck between the circles, but once again Dolejs was successful.
     
    37:04
    Ilmari Pitkanen left alone in fron f Vitkovice net, but Dolejs's right pad deflected the puck wide.
     
    37:35
    Jokinen tried to tip Larsson's shot, but missed. Great pressure by away team.
     
    38:22
    Kucsera went 1 on 1, but his backhand move stopped by Markkanen.
     
    38:49
    Powerplay for Vitkovice. Markku Flinck gets 2 minutes for charging.
     
    39:00
    One minute left in second period.
     
    39:40
    Ahonen successfuly cleared the zone.
     
    39:59
    Last second shot from Sedivy meant no problem for Markkanen, maybe the best player of 2nd period.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    SaiPa suffered from the lack of discipline. Vitkovice took the initiative a could score more than one goal. They will have 0:48 time to convert on another powerplay.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    40:01
    Puck is dropped in 3rd period.
     
    40:27
    Huna missed a pass from Roman in front of SaiPa's net.
     
    40:48
    SaiPa in a full strenght.
     
    41:28
    Kuronen shot well wide from the right flank.
     
    42:35
    Great individual effort by McIntyre, but his wrap around shot was covered by Dolejs.
     
    43:30
    High tempo early i 3rd period, visitors want to level the match.
     
    44:29
    Powerplay chance for SaiPa. Lukas Klok gets 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    44:47
    McIntyre tried to shoot from right circle, Dolejs saved his shot.
     
    45:09
    Lofquist hammered the puck from blue line, but Dolejs was ready with his glove.
     
    45:37
    We have 4 on 4 situation. Brian Salcido gets 2 minutes for interference.
     
    45:50
    Stencel tipped Nemec's shot wide.
     
    46:29
    Vitkovice in a full strenght.
     
    47:02
    Vile Hamalainen tried his luck in penalty kill, but Dolejs covered his shot very comfortably.
     
    47:28
    Pastor's shot saved by Markkanend's glove.
     
    48:30
    Zdrahal had the chance to double the lead, but Markkanen saved his shot from close range.
     
    50:15
    Great combination between Huna and Roman, but Roman's shot blocked wide.
     
    51:23
    Commercial break.
     
    51:55
    Riikola's shot blocked out of ice.
     
    52:22
    Goal for SaiPa!
    Score is levelled! Ahonen rebounded the loose puck a scored to the open net. Scored by RONY AHONEN. Assisted by: Jesse Mankinen, Matti Jarvinen. 1-1!
     
    52:58
    McIntyre in a great chance, but Dolejs stopped his try.
     
    53:40
    Chance to turn the match. Jiri Burger gets 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    54:15
    Two shots from Salcido were blocked wide.
     
    54:59
    Goal for SaiPa!
    Visitors in lead. Cramo Top Scorer Dave Spina rebounded loose puck between the circle with a slapshot. SCORED by Dave Spina, ASSISTED by Johan Larsson.
    SPINA - 1:2
     
    55:12
    Svacina at the left circle left alone, but his shot saved by Markkanen.
     
    57:30
    Home team are trying to find an answer, Nemec shot wide from the point.
     
    58:00
    Two minutes left in the 3rd period.
     
    58:57
    Ceresnak 's shot from right boards went wide.
     
    59:26
    Last chance for Vitkovice? Sami Venalainen gets 2 minutes for slashing.
     
    59:27
    Home team with 6 players after the timeout.
     
    59:38
    Goal for SaiPa!
    It's over! Shot to empty net from own half from Ahonen was successful. Scored by RONY AHONEN. Assisted by: Johan Larsson.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    Game is over. Third period turnaournd from SaiPa. Their win means they won group H with 14 points.
     
    It's all from me tonight. Thanks for reading and good night. (19:21:36)
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    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 30. Huna (Burger, Roman) – 53. Ahonen (Mankinen, Jarvinen), 55. Spina (Larsson), 60. Ahonen (Larsson)

    Vítkovice Ostrava: Dolejs (Sindelar) – Senkerik, Ceresnak, Pastor, Stehlik, Kovar, Bail, Stencel, Klok – Svacina, Roman, Huna – Kana, Burger, Sedivy – Huzevka, Zdrahal, Vandas – Kolouch, Nemec, Kucsera.
    SaiPa Lappeenranta: Markkanen (Bernard) – Salcido, Riikola, Larsson, Ahonen, Lofquist, Backman, Maalahti, Lappalainen – Mankinem Jarvinen, Tavi – McIntyre, Spina, Jokinen – Venalainen, Flinck, Kuronen – Hamalainen, Leivo, Pitkanen.
    Referees: Smetana (AUT), Šír (CZE) – Hlavatý (CZE), Tošenovjan (CZE)
    Attendance: 3102