Liberec – K. Vary 3: 4 SN, Energy overturned the game in Liberec, Černoch decided the raids

The guest Koblasa appeared on the first serious occasion, but he did not overturn Kváč’s cement even twice. On the other side they threatened Faško-Rudáš and Vlach, Habal ready too. After that, Beránek had a promising opportunity but failed to beat Kváča from a good position. The home White Tigers took the lead midway through the first period. Frolík’s shot was caught behind Habal by the witty Filippi. The North Bohemians could immediately increase the advantage in power play, but neither Balinskis nor Filippi were successful against Habal. After the numerical advantage ended, Rychlovský had another great chance, but the visiting goalkeeper made a brilliant save.

At the start of the second 20-minute period Liberec played a power play, but Habal faced Birner’s shot. Kváča Černoch is then checked from a quick counterattack, while the Liberec goalkeeper is careful. After that, Energie also took advantage of the numerical advantage and used it to score the equalizer. In the 34th minute, Gríger drew a nice pass from behind the goal for a completely free Rachůnek, and he didn’t give Kváč a chance with a shot against the post. However, the guests enjoyed the draw for only one minute. After that, the active Faško-Rudáš went behind the Karlovy Vary defense and fired over Habal’s shoulder in a flash to put the White Tigers ahead – 2: 1.

Najman could have increased the difference by two goals at the start of the third half, but Habal kept his side. He hits from the opposite side when, after a well-played two-to-one renumbering, host Beránek equalizes again. Faško-Rudáš could give Liberec the lead right away, but his shot from an ideal position between the circles was caught by Habal.

The home team continued to be more active and wanted to win for their team, but Habal held out. In the 59th minute, however, Rychlovský extended the host defense, Habal’s attempt was still enough to go away, but the emphatic Ordoš pushed the puck over the goal line. Visiting coach Bruk reached the coach’s challenge and claimed the striker’s position in the goal area but the goal was recognized. But the Western Bohemians did not give up. Although they played in a weakened state, they reached the match without a goalkeeper. This move worked great for the visitors and, 33 seconds before the third buzzer, Bartejs sent the match into extra time with his shot.

In the allotted time, Frolík had the winning shot on the stick, but Habal made an excellent save. On the other hand, Vondráček was unsuccessful and the fate of the match was decided by separate bouts. In them, the only successful performer was the visiting black and thus scored an extra point for the Western Bohemians.