Although Mountfield overshot his opponent in all four duels in the series, this was not enough for him in the last three matches. “We are just angry with each other. We have a chance, but we don’t score goals, “knows Jakub Lev, the team’s top scorer in the playoffs with two goals with Smoleňák, that nine goals are not enough for four matches.
Mountfield cannot rely on Finn Oksanen, who scored 25 goals in the basic part, but is waiting for the first in the elimination part. Support does not come from the ever more productive Canadian beak McCormack.
Hradec raises problems with discipline. Although Boleslav did not use a single power play, the game weakens after often unnecessary and stupid fouls.
From left Richard Nedomlel from Hradec Králové and Jan Eberle from Mladá Boleslav.Photo: Radek PetrášekČTK
“All matches were even, they ended up with a goal. It’s a huge fight and unfortunately we are not good enough to turn it on our side, “knows Hradec coach Tomáš Martinec.
The Central Bohemians thus have three matchmakers to advance to the semifinals, the first one out there on Sunday. Surprisingly, after completing a demanding preliminary round, they do not drop out physically. “It can be seen in our performances that we have enough strength,” nods Boleslav striker Jan Eberle, who has already scored five goals in the playoffs.
