Captain Slovan also admitted the controversial moment. Košičan abstained from comment – Pravda.sk

The quarter-final series of the hockey playoffs between Slovan and Košice have several indicators in common. The most important thing, however, is the advantage of the home environment, which has so far been used by both teams. Photo: TASR, Martin Baumann A moment from the Slovan – Košice match. Slovan shares one victory from advancement to the final. In the fifth semifinal match, they beat their opponent 3: 2 on the home ice. The goal in this match could have been completely different, but both goalkeepers showed great performances. “Chances were on both sides. Fortunately, we were able to use our chances, “said defender Michal Sersen after the match, who also had his fingers in the second goal of his team. “If there is a chance to support the attack, then why not. So if I can, I’ll go for it, “he added. Andrew Yogan’s goal from the penalty shootout in the 55th minute after Eduard Šedivý’s foul decided on Slovan’s triumph. The people of Košice did not agree with this decision, but striker Patrik Rogoň did not want to comment on the situation: “I was on the ice, but I will not comment on it.” Sersen also indirectly admitted that this decision was controversial: also in Košice on our side two minutes before the end. Overall, there are many contentious moments in the matches. But it’s the way it is. ”The people of Košice in Bratislava failed to maintain a 2: 1 lead, with this difference they entered the third period. “We had a great quick response to Slovan’s goal. We told the locker room that we had to keep it, but we made a few mistakes and Slovan took advantage of it, “said Rogoň. The sixth duel is scheduled for Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Košice. The steelmakers believe that once again, with the help of the spectators, they will indulge in a winning imperative; in addition to the support from the stands, goalkeeper Riečický should also help them. He gave a great performance on Friday and only thanks to some of his interventions, the match was not decided earlier. “He caught really great,” Rogoň said, adding: “After the first two matches at Slovan, we said what needed to be improved. We started attacking more, decided the details. They took a chance, we didn’t. We move on. In the sixth match, Slovan will have a long way to go and we have great spectators as support. I believe we will return here again. “