Sparta defeated Liberec and is in six, Pavelka decided in the 104th minute
Updates: 29.03.2022 05:52
Released: 28.03.2022, 23:40
Prague – The Sparta hockey players defeated the Liberec 5: 4 extra league in the fifth quarterfinal of the playoffs in the third overtime period and advanced to the semifinals. The second longest match in the history of the competition was decided by the defender Tomáš Pavelka in the time of 103: 28. Adam Polášek is two goals behind the winners of the Prague team, who will face České Budějovice in the semifinals. Sparta won the 4: 1 series, retaliating against the White Tigers from last year’s semifinals.
Both teams had to change the line-up due to disciplinary penalties, the home team missed Stoljarov and Sobotka, the guests Jelínek. The home coach Jandač also adjusted the composition of all four offensive formations, for the first time in the playoffs he got into the game Doležal.
An unexpected goal shootout began in the 4th minute, when Ordoš remained free in front of the goal and overtook Machovsky for the first time. The most productive player in the series, Tomášek, was responsible for the home team, who equalized from the finish.
However, the indecisive state lasted only 35 seconds before he took advantage of Machovský Long’s hesitation and pierced him. Polášek, who got into a break, and, just like before, the Liberec striker on the other side shot the opponent’s goalkeeper on behalf of the Prague team.
At the end of the first period, the North Bohemians had more of the game, but failed to get into the lead and lost for the first time in the 25th minute when free Buchtele directed the puck behind the goal line. However, ÚS Sparty was subsequently stopped by the tormentor, and Liberec used Filippi as the first hard-to-shoot shooter. In addition, 31 seconds later, Šíra added another goal for the guests and the uncertain Machovský was replaced by Hudáček for the first time in the playoffs. In addition, you were able to equalize it in 27 seconds, when the dotted shot of Polášek ended behind Kváč’s back.
In the 45th minute, Zachar could have pushed the Tigers back into the lead, but Hudáček did not beat. His counterpart Kváča then stopped shooting the home team in an overpowering game, and after Řepík’s shot in the 52nd minute, the upper bar helped him. When the visiting Zachar and Filippi did not succeed, the match lengthened for the first time in the series.
Right at the beginning of the first twenty minutes, the North Bohemians had extra power games, but they don’t have to decide. Řepík then answered for Sparta, but Kváča caught the house captain again. The Liberec goalkeeper was still a key figure in the match, as the Prague team put pressure and the guests practically only defended themselves.
At the beginning of the second overtime, the home team did not use the power play, Filippi had a great chance after it. As time went on, the speed of the game decreased and a mistake or a lucky goal was expected. Pavelka eventually became the hero, who finished Tomášek’s action and decided in the 104th minute.
Voices of coaches after the match:
Josef Jandač (Sparta): “But wild, it spilled over, a lot of goals fell. Then it calmed down and they waited a long time for a goal. We were happier and glad that we were moving forward and we have some time to prepare for the semi and the Czech Republic in Budějovice. Hudáček confirmed his experience, he didn’t have it easy, for the first time in a series, and he hasn’t caught a long time before. “
Patrik Augusta (Liberec): “Congratulations to Sparta for advancing. I think we saw a great series that graduated from today’s fantastic match. It was a great show for the audience, everyone had to have fun and someone had to win. And Sparta won. But I think we’re leaving the series. “We were a worthy opponent and we probably took a little strength into the next matches. Respect for the players, especially today it was a fantastic match. Hats off to last.”
HC Sparta Prague – White Tigers Liberec 5: 4 in the third overtime. (2: 2, 2: 2, 0: 0 – 0: 0, 0: 0, 1: 0)
7. Tomášek (Forman, T. Pavelka), 14. Polášek (Dvořáček, Strnad), 25. Buchtele (Chlapík, T. Dvořák), 30. Polášek (Forman), 104. T. Pavelka (Tomášek, Řepík) – 4 Ordoš (Klepiš, Filippi), 7. Dlouhý (Gríger, Zachar), 29. Filippi (Šmíd, Klepiš), 29. Šír. Judges: Jeřábek, Šindel – Brejcha, Ondráček. Exclusion: 3: 3. Utilization: 0: 1. Attendance: 9287. Final score: 4: 1.
Sets:
Sparta: Machovsky (28. J. Hudacek) – Nemecek, Matuskin, T. Pavelka, Polasek, T. Dvorak, Moravcik, Jurcina – Repik, Tomasek, Forman – Dolezal, Chlapik, Buchtele – Smerka, Horak, E. Thorell – Dvoracek , Vitouch, Strand. Coaches: Jandač and M. Hořava.
Liberec: Kváča – M. Ivan, Šmíd, Štibingr, Rosandič, Melancon, Kolmann – Klapka, Šír, J. Vlach – Klepiš, Filippi, Ordoš – Zachar, Gríger, Dlouhý – Faško-Rudáš, A. Najman, Rychlovský. Coach: Augusta.