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final
Sparta Prague
1:1 (0:0, 0:1, 1:0)
Kärpät Oulu
Tuesday 04.10.2016, 17:30 • O2 Arena • Champions League • 1/32 Finals
     
    The game is over. It was quite defensive game without many serious shots or actions. Karpat scored first, but wasn't able to defende one-goal leading so Sparta tied the game thanks to Mikus's lucky goal. Next Tuesday we'll see who's going to make it to the Round of 16. (19:50:07)
     
    Game over.
     
    59:34
    Still nothing serious on the ice. The result 1-1 is really close.
     
    58:00
    Last two minutes of the game.
     
    57:36
    Icing Karpat.
     
    57:34
    Karpat under pressure. But Sparta cant shot properly, so Aittokallio didn¨t even have to touch the puck.
     
    56:29
    It looks like both teams are satisfied with a tie.
     
    55:31
    Pech tried it on his own, but didn't make it through tough Finnish defence.
     
    54:26
    Today's attendance is 2288.
     
    53:33
    At least Pech shot was an exception. Quite dangerous blaster.
     
    52:50
    Nothing important is happening on the ice right now. Both of the teams seem quite harmless.
     
    51:08
    Sparta looks better last couple of minutes. Obviously home team had a power play but still continues with pressure.
     
    50:11
    Great chance for Kundra. He got a fast pass from Popperle and skated alone on Aittokallio, but in the end he was stopped with an offside.
     
    49:14
    Good PP by Sparta so far. But Hlinka missed the right time for a one-timer again.
     
    48:16
    No goal for Sparta! Referees decided it wasn't a goal because of interference in a goal crease.
     
    48:09
    PP for Sparta. Hakanpaa gets two plus ten minutes for misconduct and checking to the head and neck area.
     
    47:52
    One of Karpat's forward ended on without any move on the ice after a hard hit. But after a while it looks like he's okay.
     
    47:30
    And Sparta continues with pressure.
    46:33 CERNOCH - 1:1
     
    46:33
    Goal for Sparta!
    JURAJ MIKUS was quite lucky with his shot. Slovak defenceman shot from top of the circle and the puck found its way thanks to couple of rebound in the net. Assist: Brian Ihnacak.
     
    45:35
    Saarinen had a great chance near the post. But Popperle was ready for his rebound.
     
    44:52
    Pech skated along the right boardings and sent the puck on net from the circle. But it was just another easy glove save for Aittokallio.
     
    43:49
    Cernoch tried to tip sharp Hrbas' pass in between Aittokallio pads. Unsuccessfully.
     
    43:04
    Sparta still with no shot on goal. Eminger's try went wide.
     
    41:34
    Only one shot in the third period. Otherwise the game is really calm.
     
    40:35
    Pyorala's shot was blocked high.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Next period begins at 19:12.
     
    Stats of the second period
    Shots: 9 – 9
    PIM: 0 – 0
     
    Finally we saw the first goal of this game. Humaloja surprised Popperle with a backhander and then Karpat controled the rest of the period which didn't bring anything serious.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:35
    Popperle covers the puck on ice.
     
    39:00
    Last minute of the second period.
     
    38:51
    Ihnacak's angle shot went wide of the net on Vrana, who unfortunatelly for Sparta didn't have much time to shot better.
     
    37:04
    The game has no speed now. There is no bigger chance coming.
     
    35:45
    Popperle with a glove save now.
     
    34:28
    Hlinka had a nice chance for a one-timer, but rather stopped the puck and aim for a blaster in between the pads. But Aittokallio had no space there.
     
    33:58
    Icing Sparta.
     
    33:16
    Sparta settled for couple of seconds in front of Aittokallio, but didn't get anything from that.
     
    32:13
    Hrbas on the other side. His first shot was blocked and the second attemp ended on Aittokallio's shoulder.
     
    31:24
    Such a pressure. Kahkonen was so close for a rebound but missed the puck. Otherwise it would have been a goal.
     
    30:30
    And Karpat continues with pressure. Finnish team is again in front of Popperle.
    29:31 HUMALOJA - 0:1
     
    29:31
    Goal for Kärpät!
    MISKA HUMALOJA opens the score board tonight. Finnish forward found the puck behind the net, skated in front of Popperle and surprised him with a backhander under his arm. No assist.
     
    27:55
    Ruzicka's one-timer from the right side went couple of centimetre wide from the left post.
     
    27:04
    Icing Sparta.
     
    26:45
    Karpat definitely looks better on the ice last couple of minutes, has more shot and more power.
     
    25:50
    Heshka with an angle shot which hits only Popperle's shoulder.
     
    24:45
    Hrbas shot from the blue line hits only Aittokallio's pad.
     
    23:15
    But after that Karpat got the puck under control again.
     
    23:06
    Sparta lost the puck in attacking zone but got it back thanks to poor Karpat's passes and couple of hits.
     
    22:39
    Icing Karpat.
     
    22:30
    But no shot is coming.
     
    22:18
    But Karpat stays in the zone in front of Popperle.
     
    21:51
    Kudrna on ice, Sparta in full strength.
     
    21:20
    Sparta's killing the Oulu's PP quite well. All shots went wide so far.
     
    20:15
    Sparta still in PK.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    Next period begins at 18:25.
     
    Stats of the first period
    Shots: 12 – 7
    PIM: 6 – 8
     
    No goals so far in this game. Although Sparta was more active and had more shots (12), Karpat was strong in its defence and didn't allow to the home team to score any goals. And honestly, the shots we saw in the first weren't even somehow dangerous.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:51
    Another penalty is coming. And this time for Sparta. Kudrna (SPA) gets two minutes for slashing.
     
    19:24
    Icing Sparta.
     
    19:00
    Last minute of the first period.
     
    18:45
    Vrana sent the puck from the blue line, but it was blocked by Anttila.
     
    17:46
    Karpat in full strength.
     
    17:40
    Penalty on both sides. Cernoch (SPA) and Heshka (OUL) both with two minutes for roughing.
     
    17:09
    Sparta's players are getting nervous. Little scramble in front of Aittokallio right now.
     
    16:45
    Sparta lost two-man advantage as Saarinen is already on the. Moreover the PP hasn't looked that well so far.
     
    16:08
    Sparta has a pressure, but no serious shots are coming.
     
    15:46
    Sailio (OUL) gets two minutes hooking, so Sparta will have two-man advantage.
     
    15:15
    Hlinka's line on the ice. But after Mikus's blaster from the blue line, the puck went out of the zone.
     
    14:43
    Karpat awarded with another two minutes penalty. Saarinen (OUL) – slashing.
     
    14:04
    Pech skated in front front of Aittokallio and tried to surprise him with a shot over his pad. But it didn't work.
     
    13:15
    Popperle with a save after a long time. He caught Kukkonen shot from long distance in his glove.
     
    12:36
    Another save by Aittokallio. This time against Eminger's shot from the blue line.
     
    12:12
    Safin in a great chance. But Aittokallio first stopped his shot and then also backhand rebound.
     
    11:22
    Karpat with four skaters in full strength.
     
    10:55
    Hlinka with a one-timer from the right. But miss the net.
     
    10:10
    Sparta's attack stopped with n offside.
     
    09:48
    Ruzicka with a nice action in front of Aittokallio. But Finnish goalie made important pad save.
     
    09:22
    And also Sparta gets its first PP in this game. Ruohomaa (OUL) two minutes for tripping.
     
    09:19
    Offside Sparta.
     
    08:56
    It's not that nice hockey. Both teams are struggling with combination. No one can't make it through the neutral zone.
     
    07:40
    Karpat still active. Sparta is only defending.
     
    07:19
    Icing call against Sparta.
     
    06:34
    But it's Karpat now who is in attacking zone. But can't make it in a good position.
     
    05:38
    Sparta still in the attacking zone. Home team is definitely more active in last couple of minutes.
     
    04:45
    And made it straight in front of Aittokallio. But Vrana's shot went wide.
     
    04:19
    Sparta killed the first penalty.
     
    04:07
    Popperle stops another chance.
     
    03:33
    Kalapudas with a nice try. But empty net in front of him wasn't enough.
     
    03:10
    Karpat in front of Popperle.
     
    02:19
    Karpat with the first PP. Two minutes penalty for Ruzicka (SPA) high-sticking.
     
    01:50
    The gme is quite calm in the start of the period. No shots are coming.
     
    01:17
    First bigger chance of the game for Sparta. Aittokallio with a glove save.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Sparta Prague: Popperle (Novotny) – Kalina, Nedomlel, Gernat, Piskacek, Hrbas, Mikus, Eminger, Barinka – Vrana (A), Ruzicka, Ihnacak – Cernoch, Hlinka (C), Forman – Pech, Kumstat (A), Safin – Cingel, Kudrna, Prochazka
    Head Coach: Jiri Kalous.

    Kärpät Oulu: Aittokallio (Rynnas) – Kukkonen (C), Heshka, Niemela, Hakanpaa, Mikkola (A), Makela, Bryhnisveen – Ruohomaa, Pyorala (A), Saarinen – Lehtonen, Kalapudas, Kahkonen – Leskinen, Humaloja, Sailio – Anttila, Kestila, Metsavainio – Koblizek
    Head Coach: Kai Suikkanen

    Referees: Persson (SWE), Ulehla – Hynek, Spur (All CZE).
     
    Check out closer preview on CHL website. Link HERE.

    Zástupci realizačního týmu Kärpätu na výzvědách při sparťanském rozbruslení.

    Fotka zveřejněná uživatelem hcspartapraha (@hcspartapraha),

     

    Karpat Oulu and Sparta Prague met last year in a memorable Round of 16 match-up. After Karpat allowed only one goal in their first six games, Sparta lit the lamp four times in the first leg in Prague and took a two-goal aggregate lead to Oulu. Karpat then rallied on home ice to win, thanks to a goal by Mika Pyorala in the 120th minute of the series. Will things be similar this time around?

    Both teams have changed somewhat. Karpat are without some of the offensive weapons that helped them to last year's Final, but they still have some firepower up front and look as good as ever on defence and in goal. As for Sparta, their offence is still dangerous – even without top scorer Tomas Netik – but defence and goaltending have been a concern early in the season. This should be interesting, but one has to think that if they're not better defensively than they've shown so far, it will be very difficult for Sparta to get past a team still considered one of Europe's best.

     
    Welcome. Game starts at 17:30.
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    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 47. Mikus (Ihnacak) – 30. Humaloja

    Sparta Prague: Popperle (Novotny) – Kalina, Nedomlel, Gernat, Piskacek, Hrbas, Mikus, Eminger, Barinka – Vrana (A), Ruzicka, Ihnacak – Cernoch, Hlinka (C), Forman – Pech, Kumstat (A), Safin – Cingel, Kudrna, Prochazka
    Head Coach: Jiri Kalous.
    Kärpät Oulu: Aittokallio (Rynnas) – Kukkonen (C), Heshka, Niemela, Hakanpaa, Mikkola (A), Makela, Bryhnisveen – Ruohomaa, Pyorala (A), Saarinen – Lehtonen, Kalapudas, Kahkonen – Leskinen, Humaloja, Sailio – Anttila, Kestila, Metsavainio – Koblizek
    Head Coach: Kai Suikkanen.
    Referees: Persson (SWE), Ulehla – Hynek, Spur (All CZE)