LIB 1:2 TPS | Bílí Tygři Liberec - TPS Turku (Champions League)

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Liberec – TPS	1:2 (2:3 after SO)	\|	Sparta – Cracovia	5:4 (end)	\|	Lukko – Zürich	2:3 (1:2 after SO)
Kärpät – Vitkovice	1:0 (end)	\|	Zug – IFK Helsinki	2:1 (end)

after shootout (2:3)

Bílí Tygři Liberec Česká rep.

1:2 (0:1, 0:0, 1:0 - 0:0)

TPS Turku

Friday 26.08.2016, 18:00 • Home Credit Arena, Liberec, Czech Republic (capacity: 7,500) • Champions League • Group H

		Welcome. Game starts at 18:00.
Prahassa, tästä ???? Libereciin.#HCTPS #CHLfi pic.twitter.com/QWacswzVD7 — HC TPS (@HCTPS) August 25, 2016 Turku on the way to Liberec
		Hello everybody and a pleasant afternoon to you all as we wait for the opening faceoff between the TPS Turku and the Bílí Tygři Liberec today at 6:00 pm CET!
		The two teams meet again after three years, they squared off back in September 2013 in the European Trophy, the competition that preceded the Champions Hockey League as the premier league of top European teams. The home team, Liberec, were able to claim a 3-1 victory in that game, mainly thanks to two goals and an assists by Petr Vampola and 34 saves by goalie Marek Schwarz.
		None of these two will, however, appear in tonight's game. Guarding the net might by legendary Ján Lašák or perhaps a younger colleague Roman Will will get a chance tonight. Other mentionworthy names on the home side are defensemen Radim Šimek and Martin Ševc along with forwards Milan Bartovič, Branko Radivojevič and Michal Bulíř. The highlights on the visiting team are definitely former NHLers Henrik Tallinder and Eric Perrin.
Warm-up. #warmup #HIFK #CHLfi #evzug Fotka zveřejněná uživatelem IFK HELSINKI OFFICIAL (@ifk_helsinki), Srp 26, 2016 v 10:11 PDT
		Both teams have already won one game during this season's CHL campaign, mainly thanks to the fact that it's the only game they've played so far. Both managed to beat Norwegian side Lorenskog at their respective home arenas and whereas the Finns were able to do so in regulation time, the Czech team needed overtime to record two points in the standings.
		Starting lineups: Bílí Tygři Liberec: Lašák (Will) – Šimek, Ševc, Mojžíš, Derner, Jánošík, Vitásek, Plutnar – Svačina, Bulíř, Radivojevič (C) – Jelínek, Bartovič, Vantuch – Vlach, Bližňák, Stránský – Špaček, Mikyska. TPS Turku: Setanen (Georgiev) – Tallinder, Keskitalo, Forrström, Berger, Kojo, Eronen, Reaunen, Virtanen – Perrin, Kallio (C), Thorell – Spina, Ahtola, Karvonen – Virta, Lamsa, Lindsten – Nieminen, Vahatalo, Taavitsainen. Referees: Hodek, Vinnerborg – Hynek, Ondráček..
Liberec is going to face TPS Turku. Tygry čeká druhý zápas v rámci @championshockey. Od 18:00 na svém ledě přivítají @HCTPS. BUĎTE U TOHO! #LIBvTPS pic.twitter.com/vVirHNlMX3 — Bílí Tygři Liberec (@bilitygrilbc) 26 August 2016
		Both teams are on the ice already with Liberec donning their blue jerseys and TPS in white.
	00:01	Game started.
	00:01	The game is underway with the home team taking the opening draw.
	00:34	Nice pass from Šimek sprung Bulíř who shot one from the top of the circle to test Setanen early on.
	01:34	Too many men on the ice for Liberec, Mário Bližňák will head to the box to serve the minor.
	02:23	The home team managed to survive the early pressure and even got to a shorthanded counterattack which ended with two saves by Setanen on Vantuch.
	02:56	The Tigers have the puck on their sticks, far away from their own goal.
	03:42	Great penalty kill for the home side and just as Bližňák reentered the ice, the Finns were whistled for an icing.
	04:34	Setanen wasn't able to swallow a shot by Šimek, but he also blocked the rebound chance by Bližňák who could open the scoring if it wasn't for the good follow-up save.
	05:56	Liberec under pressure early in the first, Reaunen fired one from the blue line, but the veteran Lašák was able to see through the crowd and smother the puck in his catching glove.
	07:13	Goal for TPS! A beautiful goal to open the scoring tonight in favor of the visiting team! The former NHLer Henrik Tallinder made an exceptional pass to PATRIK VIRTA who received it behind the enemy defensive lines and faced Lašák one on one, beating the Slovak goalie with a well-executed forehand move. Assisted by Tallinder.
07:13 VIRTA - 0:1
	07:45	Penalty coming up for Liberec, Jani Forsström gets two minutes for slashing.
	08:33	Four on four hockey coming up, Michal Bulíř gets a minor penalty for hooking.
	09:42	Back in full strength, Tigers could tie things up after Bulíř carried the puck in and sent a pass to Radivojevič, who was only able to find Setanen's glove.
It seems that Virta has taken TPS to lead. He was the most energetic player in the third line against Lörenskog. Vai on Virta vienyt (höhöh) #HCTPS:n johtoon. Oli Lørenskogia vastaan silloisen kolmosketjun pirteimmin esiintynyt hyökkääjä. #CHLfi — Vinski Virtanen (@VJVirtanen) 26 August 2016
	09:58	Markus Kojo gives Liberec a chance to score as his high-sticking was seen as a minor-worthy infraction by the referee.
	10:27	Virtanen clears the puck after a pressure.
	10:54	Bližňák had the puck while all alone in front of Setanen, but failed to beat the netminder.
	11:59	TPS back in full strength, still leading the game.
	12:39	Radivojevič set up Derner for a big shot, but that was blocked by the TPS defense.
	13:12	Ahtola fired one from the right side, steered aside by Lašák into the corner.
	14:31	Offside is called as Liberec was trying to build up another pressure in the offensive zone.
	15:19	And now an icing is called against Turku.
	15:57	Nice shot by Jánošík was tipped in front and hit the crossbar of the TPS goal, the rebound got to Ševc who, however, couldn't beat Setanen who is still holding on to his shutout bid late in the opening frame.
Liberec is surely dangerous and TPS must be very careful at all times. TPS have their opportunities in counter-attacks. Liberec on kyllä vaarallinen ja TPS saa olla koko ajan tarkkana. Vastaiskuissa on Tepsin mahdollisuudet tällä hetkellä. #HCTPS #CHLfi — Ville Virta (@villevir) 26 August 2016
	17:26	Now a big chance for Tomáš Mojžíš who lost the Finnish defense and only faced Setanen, but not even he could beat him as he fanned on the shot.
	18:26	Svačina was looking to profit from a beauty of a pass by Radivojevič, but the Turku defensemen were able to strip him off the puck before he got into the clear.
	19:56	In dying seconds of the first period, Henrik Tallinder is awarded a double minor for high-sticking. Powerplay coming up for Liberec.
	20:00	1st period finished.
		The first period was full of fast, quality hockey with a lot to offer to keep the fans entertained. The home team had a lot of chances to score, but so far only the Finns have achieved that thanks to Patrik Virta who beat Lašák seven minutes in. Tune back in for the second period at 18:55.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
	20:21	The start of the powerplay doesn't appear to be successful right now as they were robbed off the puck and had to chase it down into their own end.
	21:07	Still the same a minute into the second period.
	21:35	Finally a shot by the home side, but Ševc is denied by Setanen one more time.
	22:14	Forsström receives two minutes for holding and his team will have to defend in three men on the ice.
	22:23	Quick shot by Radivojevič stamps the crossbar, but stays out of the net!
	22:43	Jelínek might have just saved the visitors as he tripped an opponent and sends his team to four men.
	23:29	Nice pass by Ševc right into the wheelhouse of Milan Bartovič, save had to be made by Setanen.
	24:11	TPS is in full strength, a short powerplay to ensue.
	24:42	Lašák made to saves on the penalty kill to keep the score tight.
	24:53	Stránský got the puck into the back of the goal, but it appears that he did so with the high stick. The referee will take a look at it on the video.
	24:53	And the ref says no goal, TPS keeps the one-goal lead.
	25:17	Lašák had to make two saves, first stopping an attempt by Tallinder, then the rebound of Kallio.
	25:57	Bližňák was offside after taking advantage of a TPS misplay in the Liberec zone.
	27:08	Bartovič fired one from the left side, but it went over the net.
	28:15	Icing is called against the home side.
	28:48	A four on two odd man rush for Turku ended with Ahtola firing and Lašák covering the rubber.
	30:00	We've just passed the halfway mark of the game, hopefully the latter half will bring more goals.
	30:40	Forsström is heading back to what appears to be his favorite place in the arena as he gets two for holding. Liberec with the man advantage.
	31:21	TPS Turku clears the puck down the ice.
	31:47	Hard shot by Bartovič stopped by Sepanen who didn't have to move too much for this one.
	32:39	TPS back in full strength, but still under pressure.
	33:21	Finally the Finns are able to get some relief.
	34:23	A lot of stoppages lately as both teams cleared the puck for an icing.
	34:33	And for the third time tonight, the sound of the puck hitting the crossbar sounds through the arena as Perrin beat Lašák but not the goal itself.
	35:42	Bartovič was looking to be sprung and Derner was trying to do so, but his passing technique failed him this time around.
It isn't Forsström's day today... Ei ole Forsströmin päivä tänään.. #HCTPS #CHLfi — Ville Virta (@villevir) 26 August 2016
	36:40	Radivojevič was all alone in front of Setanen, but failed to find the target with his shot.
	38:49	Ondřej Vitásek gets the home team in a little trouble as he heads to the penalty box for interference.
	39:11	Nice job by Šimek to relieve the pressure and clear the puck.
	39:31	One-timer by Spina following a good pass by Ahtola, Lašák smothers the puck with his chest.
	40:00	2nd period finished.
		The second period was scoreless and so TPS is still ahead by one goal. The biggest of the chances in the last twenty was the one of Branko Radivojevič who hit the crossbar. Eric Perrin on the other side did the same, but neither he could celebrate a goal after the deflection. We'll continue at 19:51.
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
	40:06	Ševc won the opening faceoff and cleared the puck immediately.
	40:49	Nice shorthanded pass by Špaček to find Vlach in front, the tough forward shot the puck a bit too high.
	41:05	Vitásek is back on the ice, Liberec is in full strength.
	42:23	A misplay by Jánošík led to a chance for Perrin, Lašák, however, was able to poke the puck away from the Canadian's stick.
	43:13	Setanen makes a save on Bulíř.
	44:01	Just what the doctor ordered for the Tigers, Tallinder gets two minutes for interference.
	44:51	TPS seems to be on top and is doing well during this penalty kill.
Some fans support their team home. Being a fan starts from an early age. Fanitus alkaa jo pienestä #HCTPS #CHLfi pic.twitter.com/rdU0Iy8ysI — Tommi Oikari (@TommiOikari) 26 August 2016
	45:57	The powerplay will go on. Forsström is heading back to the box after a tripping infraction on Mojžíš.
	46:05	Hard shot from the blue line by Ševc, but Setanen made a really good save to keep the score from changing.
	47:32	Lašák went behind his own net and initiated contact with Ahtola, which is called an interference by the referee. Two minutes and a TPS powerplay likely coming up soon.
	47:47	Tempers flare and Vlach with Keskitalo receive two minutes each for roughing following a skirmish in front of Setanen.
	48:10	Turku is in full strength and on a man advantage.
	48:39	The Finns have settled into the offensive zone, but haven't fired yet.
	49:35	Karvonen tried one, but missed.
	49:52	Svačina is out there again and the Tigers have survived the PK.
	51:18	Nice job by Thorell to set up Perrin in a very good position, the Canadian player missed the net though.
	51:58	More rough stuff out there, Vantuch and Kojo both get coincidental penalties.
	52:55	Quick shot by Spina is denied by Lašák.
	53:59	Goal for Liberec! And the score is tied! Liberec has come back into the game thanks to a goal by TOMÁŠ MOJŽÍŠ who found a lot of open space in the Turku zone and beat Setanen with a beautiful shot from the slot. Assisted by Jelínek and Radivojevič.
53:59 MOJŽÍŠ - 1:1
	55:18	It could have been a two-goal game just like that, Bulíř fired a very good shot now, but Setanen continues his stellar performance here.
	56:59	Nice effort by Bartovič who took off from his own zone, raced into the opposite one and tried to set up Jelínek. The defense, however, worked well and never let the pass get through.
	58:09	Just about two minutes left in this thriller. Will we see overtime?
	58:41	Offside called against Liberec who seems to have more adrenaline flowing through their blood now after they tied the score.
	59:18	Nice individual effort by Šimek, but his shot at the end of it wasn't as nice.
	59:40	Turku still under pressure, they have twenty seconds to hold on.
	60:00	3rd period finished.
	60:01	Overtime began.
	60:07	Bulíř was able to beat the whole Finnish defense with one exception, that being goalie Setanen.
	60:44	A three on one for TPS, but Šimek stood tall and resolved the situation in his team's favor.
	61:48	Another nice action by Bulíř and one more time, Setanen is the hero for the visiting side.
	62:18	Ahtola was all alone on Lašák, but this time Ševc raced back to save the game for the home team.
	63:23	Beautiful hockey right now, chance after chance. Bližňák was denied from point blank, then Lašák had to make a save on Spina the very next moment.
	65:00	Overtime finished.
		The overtime is over and after the ice surface is made ready, we will continue with a shootout.
		Start of shootout.
	1. series 0:0	Forehand move by Bulíř wasn't successful as Setanen has dominated this matchup all night long.
	1. series 0:1	Nice shot by Thorell gives his team a lead in the shootout.
	2. series 1:1	And now we're tied. Mário Bližňák with a good shot.
	2. series 1:2	Virta is a Tiger killer today as he finds the top corner.
	3. series 1:2	Bartovič was looking for the five hole, but Setanen closed it just in time.
		Roman Will goes in instead of Ján Lašák.
	3. series 1:2	Will makes a nice save on Ahtola to introduce himself.
	4. series 1:2	Radivojevič denied by Setanen.
	4. series 1:2	Another save, this time by Will on Perrin.
	5. series 2:2	Vladimír Svačina ties it up to keep it going as he beat Setanen through the five hole.
	5. series 2:2	Thorell wasn't successful this time around.
	6. series 2:2	Svačina fails under pressure, unlike the previous time.
	6. series 2:3	Virtanen does the Forsberg to beat Will.
	7. series 2:3	Svačina is denied one more time and TPS gets the extra point!
	65:00	TPS Turku has won after the penalty shoot-out. The winning goal scored by VIRTANEN.
65:00 VIRTANEN - 1:2
		Game over. (20:57:43)
Crazy Jonne "Monsterimonni" Virtanen! Wau! Älytön @monsterimonni Wau! #HCTPS #CHLfi — Niko Heinonen (@MellilanPoika) 26 August 2016

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Goals & lineups Match log

Goals and assists: 54. Mojžíš (Jelínek, Radivojevič) – 8. Virta (Tallinder), dec. goal Virtanen

Shootout:

1. series:

0:0 Bulíř (LIB)

0:1 Thorell (TPS)

2. series:

1:1 Bližňák (LIB)

1:2 Virta (TPS)

3. series:

1:2 Bartovič (LIB)

1:2 Ahtola (TPS)

4. series:

1:2 Radivojevič (LIB)

1:2 Perrin (TPS)

5. series:

2:2 Svačina (LIB)

2:2 Thorell (TPS)

6. series:

2:2 Svačina (LIB)

2:3 Virtanen (TPS)

7. series:

2:3 Svačina (LIB)

Bílí Tygři Liberec: Lašák (Will) – Šimek, Ševc, Mojžíš, Derner, Jánošík, Vitásek, Plutnar – Svačina, Bulíř, Radivojevič (C) – Jelínek, Bartovič, Vantuch – Vlach, Bližňák, Stránský – Špaček, Mikyska.

TPS Turku: Setanen (Georgiev) – Tallinder, Keskitalo, Forrström, Berger, Kojo, Eronen, Reaunen, Virtanen – Perrin, Kallio (C), Thorell – Spina, Ahtola, Karvonen – Virta, Lamsa, Lindsten – Nieminen, Vahatalo, Taavitsainen.

Referees: Hodek, Vinnerborg – Hynek, Ondráček.

1st period
	01:34	LIB	2	Team penalty, too many men, served by Bližňák
	07:13	TPS	0:1	Virta (Tallinder)
	07:45	TPS	2	Forsström, slashing
	08:33	LIB	2	Bulíř, hooking
	09:58	TPS	2	Kojo, high-sticking
	19:56	TPS	2+2	Tallinder, high-sticking
1st intermission
2nd period
	22:14	TPS	2	Forsström, holding
	22:43	LIB	2	Jelínek, tripping
	30:40	TPS	2	Forsström, holding
	38:49	LIB	2	Vitásek, interference
2nd intermission
3rd period
	44:01	TPS	2	Tallinder, interference
	45:57	TPS	2	Forsström, tripping
	47:32	LIB	2	Lašák, interference, served by Svačina
	47:47	LIB	2	Vlach, roughing
	47:47	TPS	2	Keskitalo, roughing
	51:58	LIB	2	Vantuch, roughing
	51:58	TPS	2	Kojo, roughing
	53:59	LIB	1:1	Mojžíš (Jelínek, Radivojevič)
After 3rd period
Overtime
before shootout
Shootout
	65:00	TPS	1:2	Virtanen (dec. goal)
after shootout