Asiago claimed a 6-4 victory over Gerdedina in the Alpine Hockey League on Wednesday evening. The away side completed their set of four league matches with the result, while the hosts fell to a second defeat in three games. Both teams remain on zero points in the standings, a reflection of the league's early-stage scoring system.
The match provided plenty of runs rather than tactical subtlety. Gerdedina had shown signs of momentum with that 4-3 win over Kitzbühel on 26 September, but Asiago's recent form—wins against Cortina and Klagenfurt II—suggested they would let the game flow and test the home defence. The visitors took advantage of the space, finishing with two more goals than their opponents.
Both sides have been involved in open games of late. Gerdedina's last five fixtures include four matches decided by two goals or fewer, while Asiago's results range from a 2-7 defeat to an 8-3 win. The 6-4 outcome fits that pattern—one mistake ends it in a game where both teams were happy to trade chances.
The result leaves the visitors third in the table after four matches, having suffered just one loss. Gerdedina sit ninth after three games, still searching for consistency. The gap between them is not large in points, but the difference in games played tells a different story.
We had called for an away win with 54 per cent confidence before kick-off. The prediction held up. Asiago's record of three wins from four outings showed they can raise the tempo when they need to, and on this occasion they outscored their hosts in the final tally.
