It was the first endurance test for Roger Bader’s team before the World Cup in May against Finland. Roger Bader’s team met the Czechs – a real top nation – in the Nevoga Arena in Znojmo (Czech Republic, 75 kilometers northwest of Vienna). Both teams were not yet at their best. Team boss Roger Bader had six debutants in the line-up. Standing near the Czech Republic. Kari Jalonen took his place on the Czech coaching bench for the first time.
The first goal for the favorite came in the 8th minute of the game. After a well-placed counterattack, Cernoch broke the Czech Republic’s lead. In the eleventh minute Friedrich took a dangerous shot with a majority, but David Madlener was able to clear his shot from the slot. As the first third progressed, the Czechs managed to establish themselves more and more in the third of the Austrians. Zdrahal also had the second goal in his racket. His attempt went over the goal of the ÖEHV troop. Another hit was still in the air. In the 13th minute Hladonik increased to 2:0.
Two minutes later, Zdrahal made his way down the right flank, moved in the direction of Madlener and put the disc in Austria’s goal for the third goal.
The second third was largely uneventful. However, the ÖEHV squad found the game a little better. In the 31st minute of the game, however, the doorbell rang again in the Austrian goal. Cienciala scored with a powerful shot to make it 4-0. However, the evening became even more bitter. As soon as Austria recovered from their fourth goal, the next one followed. Friedrich increased to 5:0 in the 32nd minute and made short work of it.
After all, the ÖEHV squad managed to score the consolation goal in the last section. Nico Feldner shortened to 1:5 and was able to correct the result somewhat. Nevertheless, Austria clearly loses 1:5 in the end. The next test match is on Friday in Linz. There is a chance for revenge for Roger Bader’s team against the Czech Republic.
