Austria’s ice hockey team wins 5-2 over France – Diepresse.com

The ÖEHV selection defeats 5: 2 (3: 0.0: 0.2: 2) at the World Cup in Stockholm on Friday and has set off with five points from France (1) and Slovenia (0). A dream start with the lead after 39 seconds and merciless efficiency in the first third paved the way to the first World Cup victory against the French in 21 years.

If the Slovenes lose in the evening game (8:20 p.m.) against World Cup hosts and gold co-favorite Sweden according to the program, the fourth relegation would be in a row and the ticket for the 2026 World Cup in Switzerland (May 15th to 31st in Zurich and Friborg). With another victory on Sunday (4.20 p.m.) against Slovenia, it could be for the team of Roger Bader At the end on Tuesday (12.20/both Live ORF) against Latvia, even dealing with the quarter -finals.

Kasper met after 39 seconds

The Austrians started as one could wish for. NHL striker Marco Kasper hit the short corner after 39 seconds. The second shot was also sitting, Vinzenz Rohrer dust successfully (8th). Rohrer formed Lukas Haudum And Brian Lebler a new line because Benjamin Baumgartner failed because of a facial injury. The center should be ready for use on Sunday.

As with the sensation against Slovakia, the goal was against Slovakia David Kickert. He was by no means unemployed, but again a safe backing. Happiness was also at his side with a crossbar of Jules Boscq (12th). On the other hand, his opponent Antoine Keller undertook a coarse carver, which Ramon Schnetzer used in the empty gate to 3-0 (16th). For Keller, the game was over, he was replaced by Quentin Papillon.

Turbulent final phase

In the middle third, the Austrians dominated the action and earned some great chances, including Rohrer only hit the bar (34th). In the 50th minute, the Swiss champion was denied a goal. After the 20-year-old was outnumbered and pulled away, he was laid. The penalty imposed on it found its way into the goal, but the goal was revoked after video check.

A little later, Rohrer pulled back on the goal, was obviously fouled, but the referees continued to play. In return, Jordann Perret scored 1: 3 (51.). In the final phase it was still turbulent. Kasper (58.) scored his fourth tournament goal in the empty goal, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare reduced to 2: 4 (59th) in the power play, with another Empty-Nette (60th) Peter Schneider ensured the final score. (APA)