The Kometa Brno procedure for the Czech Extraliga finals was decided by a questionable goal

Prague. Already before the final of the Czech Tipsport Extraliga, it is certain that the title will again be rejoiced by the Slovak hockey player. This claim has been valid since 2000/2001.

The last series of the season will be played by Dynamo Pardubice and Kometa Brno, which decided to advance in the Sunday seventh match of the series against Sparta Prague. Hockey players from Moravia won 3: 1.

Seven Slovaks will perform in the final of the Czech Extraleague. While three (Peter Čerešňák, Matej Paulovič and Miloš Kelemen) are in the Pardubice line -up, Brno has up to four representatives – Marek Daloga, Andrej Kollár, Kristián Pospíšil and Lukáš Cingel.

Video: Kometa Brno celebrates the advance to the finals

Tensle the series

Pardubice confirmed the advance to the final quite clearly. In the quarterfinal they eliminated České Budějovice with a 4: 0 ratio, in the semifinals Hradec Králové 4: 1.

Brno, the fourth whole of the regular season, overcame Karlovy Vary 4: 2 in the quarterfinals, in the Sparta semifinal Prague 4: 3.

Especially the Comet series against the winner of the regular season was strained and balanced. Much told the opening match, which hockey players from Moravia won 2: 3.

Nevertheless, few expected Kometa to succeed in the semifinals. Sparta was also a favorite in the seventh match, which was played on Sunday in the sold out O2 Arena.

But better guests entered the decisive match, already in the 10th minute won 1: 0 after the goal Hyneka Zohornu. Kristian Pospisil could increase the goal lead, but in a separate escape, the goalkeeper Sparta failed.

Vladimir Sobotka fouled at 24 minutes and Brno got a power play. This is where the moment was, which is a few hours after the end of the match with an apple of discord.

The winning goal fell after the disputed situation

Jakub Flek took advantage of the numerous advantage after 30 seconds. But the puck got behind the back of the goalkeeper using a skate. The guests enjoyed, the home team protested.

The referees verified the situation in the video, but the obvious kick was not a kick. “He directed it, but this is not an intention,” explained Jiří Ondráček during the meeting.

« I didn’t see the puck properly. He flew on my leg and bounced happily. When they examined it at the video, I didn’t watch the cube. In fact, I didn’t know if they were at all, » said Flek goal after the match. idnes.cz.

Photo: Jakub Flek’s questionable goal

In repeated shots, you can really see a cleverly set skate, but also a small movement towards the goal. However, the referees did not judge him as a « apparent kick ».

Spartan captain Miroslav Forman asked for an explanation: « When he sets his leg, it can’t be a goal, right? »

« We had time for it, we looked at what you want … » replied the main referee of the duel.

Sparta was very difficult to carry the moment, the controversial situation was decided by the team. A few minutes later the favorite did not use the power play by two players. And Pykal.

At the 38th minute he increased to a continuous 3: 0 for Kometa Adam Zbořil. Sparta in the third part played up to four times a power play, she succeeded in only one. Valtteri Kemilainen just corrected the result.

The goal of Jakub Flek was finally winning, he decided to look at the final for the first time since 2018 Brno.

Coach Kometa: From Sparta went horror

One of the richest clubs with the largest fan background will remain without a title. Sparta Prague will not break the curse even this season. He has been waiting for the title for 18 years.

A number that fans cannot understand. The remedy did not come even in the year in which Sparta won the regular season, gained 104 points.

« Everyone remembers our series with Třinec. Emotional, dueling, it was blood. And this was missing from our side in the semifinals. I didn’t find a way to prepare the team for Brno, » spoke Sparta coach Pavel Gross after falling out.

Video: Sparta coach Pavel Gross evaluates the loss in the semifinals

The disappointment was already felt on the ice. The third place and the bronze medal cannot be a sufficient consolation for an ambitious club from the capital.

« Everyone has to reach for his own conscience. We did not play as a team who wants to win the seventh match. So disappointed with the medal I haven’t been yet, » isport.cz striker Tomáš Hyka.

At the same time, Sparta has never been able to advance through Brno. On Sunday, the script of 2012, 2014 and 2017 was repeated.

« There was a colossus against us, » said coach Brno Kamil Pokorný.

« Already in the first match we have gained self -confidence that Sparta is not invincible. Although it is necessary to admit that after the regular season of them went horror, » added Coach Kometa.

The final will start on Thursday 17 April at 18:00. The first double match will take place on Pardubice ice.