EHC Neuwied triumphs 6: 4 in the play-off thriller against Haag!

EHC Neuwied triumphs 6: 4 in the play-off thriller against Haag!

On March 10, 2025, the EHC Neuwied experienced an exhausting semi -final against the Hague in Central European Hockey League (Cehl). After a promising home win in the first meeting, the team from Neuwied had to accept a bitter defeat in the second game in the Hague. This championship format has confused the emotional world of fans and players in the past few weeks.

The second game of the best-of-five series did not end as hoped for Neuwied. The EHC had convinced in the first duel, but in the Hague they showed weaknesses that need to be analyzed. On Tuesday evening there is already the third game in the Bear Cave, where the Neuwieders will try to fight back. The Haag is considered a demanding opponent who has already convinced with his performance in the past.

The fight for the home advantage

In the Cehl, each team has played 16 games in the current season to achieve the best possible starting position for the play-offs. However, there are skeptics who question the influence of the home advantage. Nevertheless, the first two semi -finals have already shown that the home advantage should not be underestimated and that decisive factors can influence the course of the game.

After the Neuwieders had suffered a setback on Tuesday, the third game for the EHC was of particular importance. In the ranks of the team there is a strong urge to correct the failure of the second game and to assert themselves against the opponent's pressure.

The last game of the three teams was also a return to success: In the first meeting of the Cehl play-offs, the EHC Neuwied won the third game against Ultimair Hijs Hokij Den Haag 6: 4. With this victory, Neuwied leads 1-0 in the series. Players of both teams already showed great commitment and emotions during the warmup.

emotions and the course of the game

The course of the game was fast -paced and characterized by intensive duels. In the first game period, Haag scored the first goal in the 9th minute by Joy Turpijn, while Neuwied was able to compensate for in the middle section by Tjalf Deichmann in the 26th minute. Jeff Smith contributed another goal to 2-1 for Neuwied, but the Haag quickly countered with an penalty, transformed through Matias Mustonen.

This meant that both teams kept changing leadership during the game. In the 31st minute Wesley de Bruijn brought the Hague again. However, Neuwied was not discouraged and was able to compensate for again in the 50th minute by Tjalf Deichmann. The offensive of the Neuwieder, led by Smith and Rajala, ultimately ensured an emotional victory with a goal from Rajala into the empty goal, which was able to mark the final score of 6: 4.

The emotional tension and the fighting spirit of both teams show that the Cehl Play-offs 2025 promise a heartbeat final. With the experience from the previous games and the home advantage in the next game, Neuwied is optimistic to compensate for the gap in the series.