Machine-translated from Hungarian.
This Saturday, the lads had a home match – their second of the season – and this time we hosted the MAC Ikonok, a team made up of experienced players, in the **Andersen League.**We were expecting a close, evenly matched game, and fortunately we weren’t disappointed.
The first period passed almost without incident (apart from the odd minor chance), with both teams clearly trying to identify the other side’s weaknesses and defensive frailties. (0–0)
Fortunately, the second period got off to a much livelier start, with the first goal of the match coming right in the second minute, as Norbi Lévai put the home side ahead. Unfortunately, a spate of penalties also began in this period, and the visitors capitalised on their first power play, with Schmál equalising a few minutes later. With four minutes to go, we also managed to convert our power play into a goal, and Dani Taródi’s strike meant we went into the break with the lead .(1–2)
The first half of the third period passed with hardly anything happening, especially compared to the excitement that followed. Then, in the 53rd minute, things really kicked off: first, Matyi Odnoga scored following a brilliant move, then Ricsi Horváth capitalised on a major defensive error. Following Filipp Nesterov’s sending-off, the opposition called for a time-out in the 56th minute and tried to reduce the three-goal deficit by playing with an ‘empty net’ formation, but this tactic backfired and Matyi Odnoga found the net once again. After that, we were clearly content to sit on our lead a little, which the experienced opposition punished with two quick goals in the 58th minute (Eperjessy, Jászai). Towards the end, the visitors tried playing with six outfield players once more, but we managed to score again; with 10 seconds remaining, Norbi Lévai sealed the final score.
We managed to beat a truly experienced side on Saturday evening with some forward-thinking, skilful moves. Come on, ETO!
UNI GYŐR ETO HC vs MAC Ikonok: 6 – 3(AL26) Goal scorers: #15 Norbert Lévai (2), #10 Dániel Taródi, #17 Mátyás Odnoga (2), #11 Richárd Horváth (ETO) #49 Schmál, #55 Eperjessy, #26 Jászai (MAC)
We’ve put together a selection of the best photos from the match in our gallery: