Nightmare Lolia’s wing is getting longer.
The loss came for the sixth straight at home, against Leixand.
In the stands, supporters showed their displeasure with shouts and banners.
Two of the weakest teams of the series met in Lulea. The home team came on a five-game losing streak, 7-19 on goal difference and just two points short of the qualifying mark.
Leksand came in with four straight losses and just three points for the qualifying streak.
And it was Lexand who managed to break the trend and achieve a long-awaited victory. Lulia’s heavy suit – yeah, it just lengthens.
Lexand won 3-1
The number of guests increased to 3-1 already in the first period. Carter Camper gave Dala the lead before Erik Gustafsson equalized on a power play.
Hrivik was forced to break back
But then, two quick goals from Leksand made Luleå’s slope steep:
– We missed three goals, frustrated Erik Gustafsson tells C More after the first half.
– Sometimes it’s good, but we’re aiming for at least two field goals in front of our own penalty area, where we have to be stronger. Unfortunately, individual mistakes are now costly.
The middle period ended in a goalless draw:
The second period is a step in the right direction. We had some long runs, but we should have scored a goal,” said new signing Mario Kempe, making his home debut.
A victory for Lexand but heavy that star quarterback Marek Hrevik was forced to step down already after the first period in his comeback from injury.
– Actually I don’t know why, maybe it’s an upper or lower body injury…, Coach Hellqvist says vaguely.