With a lot of offensive power in the back, the Moser Medical Graz99ers travel to Klagenfurt on Friday (7.15 p.m.). With the KAC, not only the first major opponent of the season is waiting, but also the most difficult task so far for Head Coach Harry.
After the 9: 4 home victory against Fehérvár on Tuesday, in which the Styrians set up several torrecords and demonstrated their offensive lust with 45 shots, it is important to keep the balance in the pack derby. “You have to shoot nine goals in this league first, but the goals were too cheap for me. It was nice for the fans, not for the coaches,” said a completely different game in Klagenfurt.
Also for Manuel Ganahl, who switched from KAC back to Graz in the previous year, the duel has a special meaning: “For me, the packing derby remains a very special game. The KAC is a top team, plays every game with 120 percent. But that is exactly what we want-from the start and find the balance between the offensive and defensive.”
History speaks for the KAC
The traditional pack derby has repeatedly ensured drama in recent years. Last season, both teams had two close games, each of which were only decided in penalty shooting – with one victory each each. Overall, the clubs have opposed to each other since the 2000 league regulations. In the “eternal” balance sheet currently speaks a lot for the Carinthian: 99 wins of 150 duels with a goal difference of 524: 359. Only one success separates the KAC from the number 100 anniversary victory.
The 99ers want to prevent this step on Friday evening-and prove that their offensive strength also has a top opponent.
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