Tai Rati top scorer with three goals in an SHL game
HV71 led 3-0, but collapsed against Linköping.
Ty Rattie scored a hat-trick as LHC turned around to win 4-3.
– We stopped playing, says HV71 coach Tommy Samuelson.
For a long time it looked like the HV71 would score a third consecutive victory at Portet. But instead Linköping finally managed to win 4-3.
Two goals were given in the first half – but nothing was allowed. Linköping’s Jas Ikkonen and HV71’s Hermann Hansson each had a ball in goal, both of whom were ruled out after a video review.
Climbed a 3-0 lead
However, in the second period, the away team will receive earnings. And lots of it. Emile Andre opened the scoring when he made it 1-0 from long range. Joey Lalegia could not be outdone, as he made it 2-0 in similar fashion.
HV71 finally managed to go to the end of the period with a three-goal lead, after Viktor Sjoholm made it 3-0.
We put opportunities out there. This is what makes the difference today, Emile Andre states in his book “Si More”.
“This is very bad”
Less satisfied was Sebastian Strandberg of Linköping.
– We give up momentum. We can’t stop long attacks, it’s too bad for us. He says he’s very careless and easy targets.
However, the home team did not give up on that. After a strong push, Tai Rati I managed to score 3-1. Vilmos Jallow added a few minutes later, when he made the 3-2 cut in the match.
Rati scored a hat-trick
With 17 seconds to play, Linköping also managed to tie the game. Tai Rati scored twice in the match when he scored 3-3 from close range, after the home team pressed hard.
Ratti then became a hat-trick hero with his goal 4-3 in extra time.
– It was fun! We had a chat before the third period and played really good hockey. We kept driving and it’s a solid win for the team. Rati says it feels good in the dressing room.
HV71 coach Tommy Samuelson criticizes his team after the win.
– It’s too bad to lose 3-0. We stop playing. Maybe we’re a little unlucky with a bounce here and there, he says.