Only one win is missing: HCE can clear the title in Vipiteno

Balance, tactics, outstanding goalies and hardly any goals. These features represent this year's Serie A2 final. In the best-of-seven series, Eppan is ahead 3-1 and can tie the sack in the fifth game. A defiant reaction is expected from Vipiteno on Wednesday (start at 20.30 p.m.) in the home stadium.

Sterzing

Little has happened at WSV Vipiteno in this final series so far. Often the post, the crossbar, but also their own inability and the almost insurmountable Eppan defense stood in the way of the wild horses' sense of success. In none of the four previous encounters has Vipiteno managed to score a goal during regular time. The last goal so far dates from the first game, when TJ Caig scored from a penalty. There really wasn't a lack of options in front of the opponent's goal. “Nevertheless, my boys have not lost faith in themselves. We still believe in the title. I and the players know that we can still turn things around. The knot just has to be broken.” The Broncos will play with their best line-up on Wednesday, apart from the absence of Daniel Erlacher, who has been injured for a long time.

Eppan

The situation is completely different at Eppan, where the euphoria after the third win in a row could hardly be greater. Now Jarno Mensonen's team is only missing the final, decisive success. It should be brought into Vipiteno on Wednesday so as not to breathe new life into the opponent. Eppan's captain David Ceresa, who has already scored three goals, became probably the most important player in this final. “I knew I was in excellent shape, but I didn't think I would have such a crucial role. But luck was also often on my side,” explains Ceresa, who is already focusing on the next game: “We absolutely have to close the bag and not even remotely think about the fact that if we lose, we will lose further match points To be available. This would allow us to rebuild Vipiteno. The series has been extremely even so far, although perhaps only our goalkeeper has made the difference.” So Eppan wants to wrap up the title early in the next game. Mensonen can also make full use of things in Vipiteno.

Schiedsrichter

Game five in the Weihenstephan Arena will be led by the Bolzano referees Thomas Gasser and Gregory Loregga, as well as their assistants Manuel Manfroi and Marco Mori.

“Show your colors”

As is known, the two finalists launched the “Show Colors” initiative for the last games of the season. On Wednesday, fans who show up at the stadium entrance wearing an ice hockey jersey, regardless of color, will also receive a drink voucher. The initiative will continue throughout the final series. The entry price for the fifth game in Vipiteno is 20 euros.

Playoff Serie A2 – 5th final game – Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Weihenstephan Arena in Vipiteno, 20:30 p.m WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan – HC Eppan Sarah Referees: Thomas Gasser, Gregory Loreggia, Manuel Manfroi, Marco Mori Standings in the best-of-7 series: 1:3 (1:0 nP, 0:1, 0:4, 0:1)

The program of the final series of the A2 series:

Game 5: Wednesday, April 3rd at 20.30:XNUMX p.m. in the Weihenstephan Arena in Vipiteno Game 6: (possibly) Friday, April 5th at 20.30:XNUMX p.m. in the ice stadium in Eppan Game 7: (possibly) Sunday, April 7th at 18.30:XNUMX p.m. in the Weihenstephan Arena in Vipiteno

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Only one win is missing: HCE can clear the title in Vipiteno

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