The Boxers facing Grenoble, undefeated since November 2, the poster promised a high-level match. The people of Grenoble do not fly over the Magnus League for nothing. Solid without necessarily being ultra-dominant, Ede Terglav's players won 2-1 in overtime on Saturday evening at the Bordeaux ice rink.
However, the start of the match for the Girondins was rather controlled. In a tactical battle where neither team was able to gain the upper hand over the other, it was the Bordelais who would light the first fuse. Bruche fell on Pintaric (8th) and Carry thought to open the score after a rebound poorly controlled by the Slovenian goalkeeper.
The Isérois would also have the opportunity to open the score. But Papillon kept watch against two Grenoble attackers (11th). Two minutes later, the French international goalkeeper could do nothing when Deschamps appeared alone in front of him after a poor restart from Lemaitre (12'43'').
Guardian duel
What’s next? A duel between two goalkeepers who had their entire class talking. And the Wolf Burners who were going to impose their rhythm little by little. More aggressive, Dair's teammates, very prominent this evening, often came out of the corners with the puck. But Papillon, who made 11 saves in the second third, kept his team in the match. In front of Hardy (26th) he was reassuring, in inferiority he was once again impeccable and in front of Beauchemin who appeared alone in front of him, he showed why he was the current best goalkeeper in the Magnus League (39th).
But Dimet had to find solutions to worry the Grenoble rearguard. Too far from each other, the Bordeaux attackers were unable to really worry the last Grenoble rampart.
Pressing
Invigorated, the Boxers were going to impose pressure which was finally going to make the Isérois crack. And it was Carry who was going to free Mériadeck. The 21-year-old striker was on the receiving end of a rebound left by Pintaric (51'15''). The Slovenian would then close the shop to send both teams into overtime.
After a goal denied to the Grenoblois for an obstruction on Papillon, Beauchemin at the conclusion of a three-way game between Hardy and Boivin would give the victory to the Brûleurs de Loup (62'34''). We will have to quickly recover from this defeat for the Bordelais and nothing better than the reception of the reigning French champions from Rouen this Monday.
Bordeaux 1 – Grenoble 2 ap.
Lieu Bordeaux (Mériadeck ice rink) Spectators 3 500 Referees 2000 Ernecq and Debuche Third-time 0-1,0-0,1-0,0-1. Penalties Bordeaux 4 minutes ; Grenoble 4 minutes.
BORDEAUX Carry (51'15'') ass. Gegeris and Lamarche
Guardian Papillon (62 min 34, 21 saves).
GRENOBLE Deschamps (12'43''); Beauchemin (62'34'') ass. Hardy and Boivin
Guardian Pintaric (62 min 34, 25 saves).
