Vasas SC – UNI GYŐR ETO HC: a seven-goal away win in the capital
Machine-translated from Hungarian.
Away from home, the rhythm is always different, the atmosphere is different, and the stakes are different. We knew we were in for a tough, physical match against Vasas, as they’ve been one of our most combative rivals in the league for years. However, the work we’ve been doing at the Győr University Ice Sports Centre is strengthening our game day by day, and tonight we wanted to prove that we’re capable of playing consistent, fast and effective hockey even away from home. The team approached the match with this in mind — and with an intense, seven-goal performance, we managed to take all three points back from the capital.
First period
We got off to a good start in the match, playing boldly and proactively even away from home. The home side successfully defended two consecutive shorthanded situations, but we continued to dictate the pace. Halfway through the period, we finally managed to break down Vasas’s resistance: Ádám Kiss (#20) scored to put us in the lead. For the remainder of the period, both defences held firm and no further goals were scored, so we went into the break with a one-goal lead (0–1).
Second period
Early in the second half, Vasas quickly got back into the game: although it initially looked as though we might score whilst a man down, the home goalkeeper made a save, and Szabó (#3) managed to equalise from the resulting counter-attack. We didn’t let our heads drop; a few minutes later, Dániel Csölle (#19) put our team back in front with a superb strike.
Taking advantage of a moment of uncertainty in front of goal, the home side equalised once more, with Szabó (#3) again finding the net, but we then stepped up a gear. First, István Szűcs (#97) confidently converted a great chance with a well-placed shot, then Bence Dézsi (#51) finished off a fine team move. Márk Vask (#5) put the icing on the cake at the end of the period: his long-range shot, fired almost from the blue line, found its way into the net. The second period thus ended with a 2–4 score, leaving us leading 2–5 overall.
Third period
The first half of the final period was relatively uneventful, with both defences doing their job and few clear-cut chances arising. The deadlock was once again broken by István Szűcs (#97), who managed to beat the Vasas goalkeeper with another long-range shot, further extending our lead.
However, we then had a momentary lapse: we conceded two goals in less than a minute, with Weiler (#90) and Tamás (#20) scoring to bring the home side back to within two goals. In the closing stages, however, we sealed the match: Sebestyén Csata (#10) skilfully won the puck, drove the attack forward and, with a composed finish, set the final score at 7–4.
Overview
Away from home, against a Vasas side that always plays hard, we managed to score seven goals, which clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of our attacking play and the team’s mental strength. We were able to bounce back on several occasions after conceding a goal, and when we upped the tempo, we were able to establish a decisive advantage.
This victory is further proof that the work being done at the Győr University Ice Sports Centre is heading in the right direction. Even away from home, we are capable of playing consistent, fast and organised hockey, and picking up valuable points. For the team, this success provides fresh impetus to carry on.
Come on, UNI GYŐR ETO HC!
Vasas SC v UNI GYŐR ETO HC: 4–7 (Andersen League regular season)
Goalscorers: #20 Ádám Kiss, #19 Dániel Csölle, #97 István Szűcs (2), #51 Bence Dézsi, #5 Márk Vask, #10 Sebestyén Csata (UNI GYŐR ETO HC) #3 Szabó (2), #90 Weiler, #20 Tamás (Vasas)