Magnitka Magnitogorsk lost 0:1 to Gornyak in the VHL on Sunday. We backed the hosts for a victory, but the match went otherwise. Gornyak's recent success broke the prediction. And here's the thing, the visitors were sharper.
It was a tight affair where chances were scarce. Magnitka could not break down the visitors' defence. Gornyak made the most of a single opportunity.
The result leaves Magnitka at the bottom of the table, twenty places below their opponents. They have played one game and have no points to show for it. Gornyak sits third after two victories, though the points total remains zero. It is a difficult start for the home side.
Magnitka came into this fixture having lost their previous two outings. They were beaten 1:5 and 0:3 against different opponents. Gornyak, meanwhile, secured a 4:3 win on Thursday night.
The away team continues to look strong in the early stages. Magnitka will need to find their rhythm soon. The gap between the sides is clear on the board. To be fair, the home side has work to do. The next game will tell us more.