2023-10-17 21:19:00
HC Bienne overthrew the defending champion to qualify for the round of 16 of the Champions League. The Icelandic hockey players won once morest Tappara Tampere 6-3 on Tuesday evening at the Tissot Arena in the last match of the preliminary round. They thus ensure their participation in the rest of the competition which will take place from November 14. However, we will have to wait for Wednesday evening’s results to officially know HC Bienne’s next opponent.
Special situations that make the difference
Seven of the eight goals on Tuesday evening were scored in special situations, even four once morest five twice for HC Bienne. All penalties in this game will have had an impact on the score. It was the Finns who dominated the first third by scoring two goals. However, the Zealanders completely turned the match around in four minutes just before halfway. Mike Künzle, Jesper Olofsson and Yannick Rathgeb scored three goals in quick succession before seeing their opponent equalize a few minutes later. Despite the opposing attacks in the third third, HC Bienne was able to keep a cool head to get their ticket for the rest of the competition thanks to a double from Toni Rajala and a goal from Gaëtan Haas.
“It was one of the objectives of the season. Sportingly, it was a very strong group. We have problems at the moment, but we have succeeded, rejoices the Zealand technical director Martin Steinegger. I am proud of the team’s play. I hope this victory will give confidence, despite the many injuries.” /lge
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