Machine-translated from Hungarian.
First period
Derbies in Jászberény are always high-stakes affairs with a frenzied atmosphere, as we have played numerous memorable matches against Lehel HC in the Andersen League in recent years. This time was no different: the match got off to a fast-paced start, with hard challenges and plenty of chances, but in the first period the home side capitalised on a quick counter-attack – Iusopov (74) put them ahead. Although we had several chances of our own, we were unable to equalise, so the period ended with the home side leading 1–0.
Second period
In the second period, we came out onto the ice with greater intensity and determination, and thanks to Bence Dézsi it looked as though we might equalise, but the goal was disallowed for high-sticking. We managed to weather the resulting man-down situation, but shortly afterwards Karda (21)’s shot found its way into the net, and then, at the end of the period, Rőczei (19) also scored, meaning we went into the final period three goals down.
Third period
We didn’t give up in the third period either: we gradually took control of the game and spent more and more time in the opposition’s third. In the 57th minute, Barnabás Dézsi (6) broke the deadlock, scoring the team’s first goal, but our hopes of an equaliser were quickly dashed by Károly (4)’s swift response. In the closing stages, we even tried playing with an empty net, but no further goals were scored.
Overview
Although we didn’t manage to pick up any points this time, the team played with great heart and fighting spirit throughout and created several promising chances. With this victory, Lehel have taken the lead by one point in the Andersen League table, but we’re moving on; our goal remains the same: to defend our title.
We’ve got another packed programme ahead of us in the Andersen League next weekend:
- On Saturday (15 November), we’ll be hosting HKB at home,
- On Sunday, we’ll be travelling to Szeged, where we’ll face Goodwill Pharma Stilaxx Szeged.
UNI GYŐR ETO HC v Lehel HC: 1–4 (0–1, 0–2, 1–1)
Goalscorers: #6 Barnabás Dézsi (UNI GYŐR ETO HC) #74 Iusopov, #21 Karda, #19 Rőczei, #4 Károly (Lehel HC)