Slovan broke the negative streak on the ice of Poprad. The chances of the “chamois” were buried by their own pupil – ŠPORT.SK

today 11:40 | The hockey players of HC Slovan Bratislava stepped on the right foot to defend the title and won in Poprad after almost twelve years. In Friday’s 1st round of the extra league season, they defeated 3167 home spectators 4:2 before the round. Read also Slovan Bratislava started the journey to defend the title. He succeeded on the ice… Tomáš Zigo scored the decisive goal of the match in the 46th minute, when defender Michal Beň’s shot went past home goalkeeper Anthony Peters. He won the title with Slovan in the previous season, which is his goal even now in the shirt of “chamois”. With the loss in the first meeting of the season, the players confirmed their form from the training, during which they were not enough for their opponent in six out of eight games. “It was a difficult duel, because we were playing against the defending champion. We had more of the game, but in the second period we were unsettled by expulsions. Some play power plays, others weakness. We lost our rhythm and conceded goals,” stated Poprad striker Tomáš Záborský. Marcel Haščák, a student from Poprad, shone in the visitors’ jersey with two goals. After four losses in the Champions League matches, the Whites needed a victory, which they managed to do after an improved game in the second half. Haščák had the greatest credit for this: “The first match of the season is always important. We beat Poprad and I am happy about this victory against a strong opponent. “Kamzíci” played very well, they have an excellent team,” remarked the leader of the Slavonic offensive, whom they regretted unnecessary mistakes in the conclusion. Poprad used two power plays and reduced the score to 2:4. The people of Bratislava broke an 11-game losing streak under the Tatras in competitive meetings, the last time they succeeded was on December 21, 2010 with a result of 5:4 after extra time. “I don’t follow the statistics, the most important thing is the win,” Haščák said. photo gallery HK Poprad – HC Slovan Bratislava Source: TASR The most outstanding reinforcement in the home team’s jersey is the former Slovak national team striker Záborský. In addition to the goal, he also added an assist in the match: “It wasn’t bad to begin with, even though I was dragging my feet. I hope it will improve and on Sunday we will be well prepared and get the first three points in the table.” According to him, Popradčany had bright moments during the match, but it takes time. “The first period was good from our side, we didn’t give Slovan any chance. However, we only played 40 minutes, which we have to correct and play to our full potential during the whole meeting. We also need to work on numerous advantages, as special teams decided today,” said the 34-year-old attacker. In the micro-fight between Záborský and Haščák shooters, gunner Slovan succeeded. “We are good friends and we said that we will keep our fingers crossed and we will both do our best for the team. Záborský is an excellent player and he came to help Poprad. However, I am glad that it worked out for me today and we have three points,” summed up Haščák. The leader of the first formation of Poprad responded: “Marcel can have 60 goals on his account, but when I win the title with Poprad, satisfaction will be on my side.” photo gallery HK Poprad – HC Slovan Bratislava Source: TASR On Sunday, Kamzíci will play a home match against the runner-up and winner of the quarter-final series from the previous season, HK Nitra. The Slavists have a week off, as the Košice temporarily left the Steel Arena due to high energy prices. The clubs agreed to postpone the duel to November.