National League: SCB can no longer win

The game: SCB CEO Marc Lüthi hates nothing but excuses. But if you seriously read the statements of some of your employees, you might think that only the city of Bern is affected by the Corona crisis.

The situation is very stressful for the players. They would have had to reorganize their private life and give up their salaries. Also, the rhythm is lacking due to the cancellation of the game. All statements come from athletic director Florence Schelling. Only on Friday, after the bankruptcy at Ambri (3: 4 after a 3-0 lead), did the 31-year-old take a higher tone.

“Something has to happen now!” He demanded. When asked how he valued Coach Don Nachbaur’s work, Schelling replied: “Hard to say. I have the feeling that Don works very well and does a lot. Talk to the players individually, try to develop them further, rearrange the lines. But the result is simply not correct. ”

Against the SCL Tigers, which was adjoining the league before the derby, defender Calle Andersson, who was courted by half the league last season, is once again a spectator. Together with newcomers Miro Zryd (Zug) and Jan Neuenschwander (Biel). “If the performance is not correct, we have to draw conclusions,” says Schelling. But the performance on ice continues to defy description.

After 183 seconds, the Emmentalers are already in front. Ben Maxwell deflects a shot from Blaser, while Bern’s Mika Henauer is too far from his opponent. An image that runs through the entire game in one way or another.

The Bernese cannot be blamed for their lack of commitment. Try hard. But the team doesn’t seem to have a plan. And it is only capable of one goal. Eric Blum makes it 1: 1 in the second third. It’s the defender’s first goal since his championship goal against EV Zug in April 2019!

With a score of 1: 2, the Bernese reach another power play 128 seconds before the end. But for the third time, they themselves ruin the opportunity. 13 seconds later Vincent Praplan throws a two minute penalty after Inti Pestoni (after 12 seconds) and Dustin Jeffrey (after 13 seconds) destroyed a superior opportunity in number.

The fact that fans are not allowed has advantages. There are no whistles.

The best: Julian Schmutz (SCL Tigers), plays with the knife between his teeth. Courageous and committed appearance.

The plum: Vincent Praplan (Bern), Nati’s forward has no influence on the game, he is at 1: 2 spectators.

The objectives: 4. Maxwell (Blaser, Brännström) 0: 1. 24. Blum (Burren) 1: 1. 45. Sturny (Glauser) 1: 2.

The game: If it says Derby, there is Derby, even without Tifosi. The intensity is great from the first minute. Ambri, probably also inspired by the successful comeback against Bern the night before (4: 3 nP), was upset at first and thus presented Lugano with problems as well. The bianconeri accept the fight, but don’t take any chances. Funny reflexes are rare in this battle for every inch.

In the beginning, a lot is happening to Ambri. Carr’s shot hits the crossbar in the opening third. And when Lugano sped it up after goals from Kostner and Zwerger, Ambri’s goalkeeper Ciaccio saved multiple times. When he appears defeated for the first time, Marc Wiegand saves him. The referee stops play shortly before the second half-time siren. Hurried on. Because Ciaccio’s glove hits the ice, but the puck misses, Bürgler hits.

Lugano doesn’t fight for long. On the contrary. The bianconeri continue after the break with the same rhythm, and they change the game. First Wolf hits, then Morini calls, before Suri skates the hosts in the lead. The referees again look at the scene in the video, then quickly decide the goal. The chief referee, Fischer, had recalled the current interpretation of the rules on Twitter after a wrong decision the night before (Ambri-Fohrler’s goal against Bern should have counted).

The best: Bernd Wolf (Lugano). The Austrian defender with a Swiss license shows his playful qualities and breaks the spell with 1: 2.

The plum: Brian Flynn (Ambri). In the first third he lacks calm with two occasions, then two on the penalty bench.

The objectives: 27. Kostner (Grassi, Pezzullo) 0: 1. 33. Zwerger (Hächler, Nättinen / PP) 0: 2. 43. Wolf (Kurashev) 1: 2. 49. Morini (Loeffel / PP) 2: 2. 52. Suri (Heed) 3: 2. 60. Carr (Kurashev / PP) 4: 2 (ins read Tor).

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The game: In EV Zug, the transmission is resinous. Not just yesterday. On Tuesday, the Zugers bit into Biel after three disadvantages for a 5-4 win in overtime. The night before, against Servette, they are still pale and without a goal.

And against the SCRJ? The Lakers are the most active team from the start. After 4: 1 against Freiburg, the Lakers once again rely on Noël Bader in goal. Their figureheads are present and in the pulse of the game. With the Zugers
on the other hand, sometimes you have the feeling that they are running after action. Safe for waste, and some service providers also for its shape.

Because Rappi goes to the front three times. Reaction to the first hit takes much longer with the EVZ than with the second. There is a lack of passion and speed in Zug’s offensive actions. The number of shots on goal barely reaches its best value. Big-name players like Martschini and Klingberg still wear “glasses” (0 goals, 0 assists). Hofmann’s solo careers don’t end with a hit as often anymore. Kovar and Youngster Zehnder make the most consistent appearances.

It takes a Lakers shorthander to push the Zugers out of their comfort zone and push them. If they draw 3: 3, they benefit from the fact that the Lakers think offense first in the box and can counter the Zugers. The fact that they even win this game shouldn’t hide the pale appearance again.

The best: Yannick Zehnder (train). The youngster is the most consistent with consistently good offensive actions.

The plum: Mauro Dufner (Lakers). Show strong play, until you decide in the box game to attack and do the 3: 3 move in return.

The objectives: 5. Satarico (Lhotak) 0: 1. 26. McLeod 1: 1. 32. Moses (Rowe) 1: 2. 35. Kovar (Diaz, Zehnder / PP) 2: 2. 43. Eggenberger (SH!) 2: 3. 51. Diaz (PP) 3: 3. 59. Simion (Hofmann, Kovar) 4: 3.

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The objectives: 31. Riat (Tömmernes, Omark / PP) 0: 1. 32. Nygren (Herzog, Corvi) 1: 1. 34. Rod (Moy) 1: 2. 49. Ricardo 1: 3. 58. Omark (Empty net) . 58. Hischier (Thornton) 2: 4. 59. Jacquemet (Empty net) 2: 5.

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The objectives: 14. Sutter 1: 0. 21. Gunderson (Stalberg) 2: 0. 33. Chavaillaz (Mottet) 3: 0. 38. Cunti (Hügli, Rathgeb) 3: 1.