MFBC Leipzig vs Les Renardes de La Hulpe 🇩🇪🇧🇪 | Final Score: 17–0
The arena was buzzing even before the first face-off – and the energy stayed high throughout the game.
The opening 10 minutes were balanced, with both sides creating chances and keeping it scoreless. But once Leipzig broke the deadlock, they quickly found their rhythm, netting three goals to close the first period 3–0.
Early in the second, the Germans struck again, and despite brave saves from the Belgian keeper, Leipzig added five more. Les Renardes fought hard but couldn’t convert their opportunities.
The final period saw Leipzig fully in control – disciplined, organised, and clinical. They kept scoring while keeping a clean sheet, thanks in part to their focused goalkeeper.
👏 A dominant performance from Leipzig, but full credit to Les Renardes for their determination.
London Sharks FC vs CUF Leganés 🇬🇧 🇪🇸 | Final Score: 7–8
Both teams started with high energy, but it was the Spaniards who opened the scoring. The first period was a goal-for-goal battle, ending 4–3 to London after a wild last minute that saw three goals – including one in the final second.
In the second period, Leganés equalised before London took advantage of a power play to regain the lead and add two more in quick succession. The Spaniards responded with two goals of their own to keep it close at 7–5.
The final period was pure drama. Within 30 seconds, Leganés made it 7–6 and soon equalised, then took the lead during a double power play. London pushed hard for a response but couldn’t find a way through.
👏 What a rollercoaster – we couldn’t have asked for a more thrilling match!
SF Grei vs UFC Utrecht 🇳🇴🇳🇱 | Final Score: 13–1
The first ten minutes were goalless but tense, with both teams defending tightly and probing for openings. Once Grei scored, they found their flow, finishing the first period 5–0 ahead.
A penalty against Utrecht early in the second led to another Grei goal, followed by two more before the break.
The Dutch side pulled one back at the start of the third, but the Norwegians replied immediately and continued to dominate, closing out a convincing win.
👏 A commanding display from Grei, but credit to Utrecht for their relentless fight.
UKS Bankówka Zielonka vs Slevik IBK 🇵🇱🇳🇴 | Final Score: 2–9
Slevik wasted no time, scoring within the first 20 seconds and adding two more soon after. Zielonka hit back to make it 3–1, and the first period ended 5–2 to the Norwegians.
The Poles opened the second period shorthanded but defended strongly, though Slevik still managed two more goals.
A goalkeeper change for Zielonka brought fresh energy, and they kept the game organised and competitive. Still, Slevik struck twice more to seal the win.
👏 Great effort from both sides – a fast, physical contest from start to finish.
UFC Utrecht vs FLC Lemberg 🇳🇱🇺🇦 | Final Score: 2–6
The first 10 minutes were goalless but full of smart play and strong defence. Lemberg earned a penalty but couldn’t convert, and both sides scored once before the first break.
In the second period, Lemberg found more momentum and scored twice to take control.
The final period brought the real fireworks. Utrecht closed the gap to one, but Lemberg hit back instantly, then broke the tournament’s penalty curse by scoring from the spot. In the last four minutes, Utrecht pulled their goalie to push for a comeback, but the Ukrainians defended superbly and scored twice into the empty net.
👏 A high-quality battle with intensity right to the final whistle.
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👏 Hats off to all teams for serving up a day of tight battles, unexpected twists, and disciplined play. With two days still to go in the tournament, the best is yet to come — see you tomorrow for more!
