Kloten vs. Zug: Dramatic Overtime Victory for EHC Kloten

2024-01-26 21:43:36

– EHC Kloten has the last word once morest EV Zug

The Kloteners are heading towards a sure win once morest the third-placed team in the table, then towards a defeat. Jonathan Ang redeems them in overtime.

Published: January 26, 2024, 10:43 p.m

They ensure victory for Kloten: defender Leandro Profico does the preparatory work, striker Jonathan Ang scores the 5:4 in extra time.

Photo: Patrick B. Krämer (Keystone)

A good 5,000 fans experienced a drama-style 5:4 home win for EHC Kloten once morest Zug. The final turning point is Kloten’s winning goal, which Jonathan Ang scored following 49 seconds of extra time. This ends a game of upheavals. Kloten starts the final third with a 3-1 lead, but has to give it up. Leon Muggli reduced the score to 2:3 and Zug managed to make it 4:3 with goals from Jan Kovar and Gregory Hofmann. In his second-to-last match as head coach of Klotens, Larry Mitchell replaced his goalie Juha Metsola with a field player just 160 seconds before the end – and was successful. Axel Simic makes it 4:4 – the referees recognize the goal following studying the video for a long time.

5183 spectators

Tore: 5. (4:10) Kovar (Hofmann) 1:0. 6. (6:00) Marchon (Reinbacher, Steve Kellenberger) 1:1. 22. Marchon (Ojamäki, Aaltonen) 2:2. 32. Keanu Derungs (Simic) 3:1. 47. Muggli (Hofmann) 3:2. 51. Kovar (Bengtsson/exclusion Reinbacher) 3:3. 51. Kovar (Bengtsson/exclusion Reinbacher) 3:3. 54. Hofmann (exclusion Diem) 3:4. 59. (58:23) Simic 4:4. 61. (60:49) Ang (Profico) 5:4. – Punish: 5 times 2 minutes once morest Kloten, 6 times 2 minutes once morest Zug.

Balls: Metsola; Sidler, Profico; Reinbacher, Steve Kellenberger; Nodari, Steiner; Matthew Kellenberger, Sataric; Simic, Diem, Keanu Derungs; Ojamäki, Aaltonen, Marchon; Ang, Morley, scribe; Lindemann, Obrist, Loosli.

Remarks: Kloten without Mika Henauer, Ramel, Meyer, Beaulieu (injured). 57:20 Timeout Kloten. Kloten from 57:20 to 58:23 with a sixth field player instead of the goalkeeper.

Gained self-confidence

The fact that Kloten is not giving up with the defeat in mind proves that the team has gained a lot of self-confidence with the two derby wins once morest the ZSC Lions. This is visible from the first minute once morest the third-place team: in the body language, in the willingness to fight and run, in the forward drive and in the courage to take direct shots. The mood in the stands is also much better than during the previous long series of defeats. The EHC enjoys credit once more in Kloten.

Zug takes the lead early on. But this doesn’t last long. Less than two minutes later it was 1:1. The Kloteners are stubborn in the attacking third, get the puck and equalize. Marc Marchon scores following a shot from David Reinbacher. Kloten clearly dominated the first third following the 1:1. But it doesn’t take advantage of the opportunities it creates.

Kloten storm run

With 16:5 shots on goal, the EHC went on a storming run in the middle third, which was also rewarded with goals. Marchon scores his second goal of the evening because he waits in the right place once more following Ojamäki’s failed shot. And Keanu Derungs’ 3-1 following a shot from top scorer Axel Simic is a textbook distraction.

For a long time nothing comes from Zug – except punishments. In the middle third alone, four Central Swiss players went to the penalty box. This shows that things aren’t going well for Dan Tagnes’ team at the moment. When a reaction finally comes towards the end of the last third, Kloten is stable in his own zone. And when the home team starts to wobble, they have an answer ready.

With the third win in a row, Kloten has a very good chance of averting the playout. The Rapperswil-Jona Lakers in 12th place only have one point more to their name. It would be helpful if Kloten might continue his short series on Saturday with the away game once morest Ajoie.

More regarding EHC KlotenUrs Kindhauser is a sports editor (with a focus on ice hockey and regional football). He completed a Phil I degree and has been working in journalism since 1995.More information@Kindhauser_U

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