Pustertal against Ritten: Derby hit under different circumstances

The season is not yet two months old, the table is not precise and many of the teams are still looking for the necessary continuity. That may be all, but the derby Pustertal against Ritten is and remains a very interesting duel that captivates fans of both camps. On the one hand there are the Bruneck team, who have recently strengthened their already great self-confidence in Milan and are fighting a long-distance duel for the top with Asiago, on the other hand the struggling team from the Ritten high plateau. They have suffered three defeats in the last four championship games.

Erlacher on the rise

HCP striker Thomas Erlacher, one of the strongest players at the moment, doesn't want to know anything about it: “Ritten has a strong, talented team. There are no favorites in a derby, especially since experience shows that every team that competes in Brunico is able to add another 15 percent. It will be a tough fight, but we certainly won't hide in it.” Erlacher is one of the big winners of this first phase of the season. His two goals in Milan were goals number three and four of the season. He also scored a goal in the Italian Cup. “Playing in the same line withSchellalla and Söderström makes scoring goals a lot easier for you (laughs). After a few difficult, unhappy years, the current trend is a great satisfaction for me,” says Erlacher.

The Wolves will again have to do without Tauber, McLeod and Oberrauch in the next game. The choice between Aubin and Kosta as goalkeeper has not yet been made. However, Ritten coach Rob Wilson is also plagued by injury concerns. He has to give way to US national team player Guentzel and the injured Frei. Nevertheless, the “Buam” have three points firmly in their sights, because only a derby win against the Wolves could make their recent very disappointing performance forgotten in one fell swoop.

Vipiteno as a favorite scare? On paper, Vipiteno cannot be won in the upcoming away match against Asiago. The storm department's enormous offensive drive, which has already led to 59 goals this season, seems almost impossible to tame. The Italian champions have not lost a game for more than a month. Pichler and Co., on the other hand, have not yet achieved a single away win. But – this much is certain – there is a glimmer of hope for the wild horses. Over the course of the season so far, they have caused the exceptional talents from Veneto to falter time and time again. This happened on September 28th when Vipiteno defeated Asiago in their home stadium.

The Bronos will have to make do without Hackhofer on Saturday, while Asiago is worried about Casetti and Ulmer's appearances. Marozzi, on the other hand, will take his place in goal again.

The 13th Elite.A matchday at a glance (Saturday, 20.30:XNUMX p.m.): Fiat Professional Wolves – Ritten Sport Renault Trucks (19.30 p.m.) Migross Asiago – WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan Val di Fassa – Milano Rossoblu Hafro Cortina – Valpellice Bodino Engineering

The table:

1. Migross Asiago 29 points (+1 game) 2. Fiat Professional Wolves 28 (+1 game) 3. Ritten Sport Renault Trucks 20 4. Valpellice Bodino Engineering 18 5. WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan 16 6. Hafro Cortina 12 7. Milano Rossoblu 9 8. Val di Fassa 3

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