The Langnau Tigers regained the lead in the National League play-out final. At home, they beat Ajoie 3-2 ap and now lead 3-2 in the series as well.
At the Ilfis, the Canadian Frédéric Gauthier believed for a long time that he had put on the costume of the hero of the evening. He indeed signed a double (23rd / 54th) which placed the Jurassians in a very favorable position.
But the Tigers, on the edge of the abyss, reacted and snatched extra time thanks to Rossi (55th) and Lepistö (58th). Langnau shouldered following 18’22 of extra time on a success from Berger, served by Lepistö.
Ajoie to a defeat of the relegation play-off
Act VI of this fierce duel will take place on Saturday in Porrentruy. Ajoie will be condemned to victory, under penalty of having to play for his place in the elite once morest La Chaux-de-Fonds, the champion of the Swiss League.
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