Games on Thursday:
Vienna vs Innsbruck 5-4
The home team started decent enough and went ahead 3-1 in the first period. In the second period they took the foot off the gas. The hard-working Innsbruck side took over and made it 3-3. In the last period, Vienna played with a lot more intensity and edged out the win.
Highlights
Fehervar vs Villach 1-2
After their impressive showing against Klagenfurt, Villach were back to looking rather harmless again. They controlled the puck, but weren't able to do much with it. They still got three points against a struggling Fehervar team, though that wasn't enough for their coach: Dan Ceman was finally sent packing.
Highlights
Games on Friday:
Fehervar vs Innsbruck 4-5 SO
A bittersweet game for Innsbruck. Against a tired opponent, they were the more active and dangerous party and racked up a 4-1 lead that should have been enough for 3 points. But defensive blunders cost them again and they allowed Fehervar to make it 4-4. In the end they needed the SO to seal it.
Linz vs Klagenfurt 0-4
Another game, another defeat for Linz. KAC controlled the game in the first period and went up 2-0. Then they took it easy and Linz got a few chances, but didn't capitalize on them. In the last period, Klagenfurt made it 3-0 and put the game out of hand. The final goal was an empty-netter.
Graz vs Salzburg 3-4 SO
The home team had the better for 40 minutes and got a 3-1 lead. Salzburg looked rather flat, but bounced back in the last period and tied the game. They won the SO, but can't be happy with their overall performance.