Talsu NSS / Krauzers Take Command in ELVI Quarter-Finals
The Talsu NSS / Krauzers have seized control of thier ELVI floorball league men’s quarter-final series against Ķekava,securing a 2-1 lead with a resounding 8-4 victory on Ķekava’s home turf. This decisive win follows a closely contested first two games, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the series.
The series began with a dominant 6-3 performance by Talsu NSS / Krauzers in Talsi. Though, Ķekava swiftly retaliated, leveling the series with a 7-5 victory in the second game.
The momentum shifted dramatically in the third game. While Ķekava initially took the lead with a goal from league standout Klāvs Jansons in the first period, the Talsenians unleashed a relentless offensive onslaught in the second period, scoring five unanswered goals. Matīss Fogelis, Andris Blumbahs, Dilans kronentāls, and Andrejs Šķerbergs all found the back of the net, while Ķekava unfortunately contributed an own goal.
Talsu NSS / Krauzers maintained their dominance in the final period, ultimately securing an remarkable 8-4 victory.
Goalkeeper Valters Kasyanenko was instrumental in the win, making 37 saves out of 41 shots faced and earning the title of best player. Emīls Krūmiņš, Valters Kalnietis, and andris Blumbahs each contributed two points (one goal and one assist) for Talsu NSS / Krauzers. Andy Kleistrov was recognized as Ķekava’s standout performer with one goal, while Klāvs Jansons led his team with three points (two goals and one assist), and toms Gredzens added two points (one goal and one assist).
Final score: Ķekava – Talsu NSS / Krauzers 4:8
Shot Ratio: 41:22 (15:8; 9:7; 17:7)
Top Scorers:
Ķekava: Klāvs Jansons 3 (2+1), toms Gredzens 2 (1+1), Andijs Kleistrovs 1 (1+0), Ernests Ronis 1 (0+1)
Talsu NSS / Krauzers: Emīls Krūmiņš 2 (1+1), Valters Kalnietis 2 (1+1), Andris Blumbahs 2 (1+1), Toms Bitmanis 2 (0+2), Matīss Fogelis 1 (1+0), Mariss Bergmanis 1 (1+0), Dilans Kronentāls 1 (1+0), Andrejs Šķerbergs 1 (1+0), Artis Raitums 1 (0+1)
