Sheffield put Glasgow to the sword 5-0 in the Elite League on Friday evening. The home side made no mistake against a visitors' side that had lost every one of their seven league games. We had tipped the hosts to win with 70 per cent confidence, and the result confirmed that reading. Things came to a head quickly, with Sheffield making their superiority felt from the first whistle.
The visitors did not travel to make up the numbers, but they found themselves exposed from the outset. Sheffield saw it out with authority, controlling the tempo and punishing Glasgow's defensive frailties. And here's the thing — the away side had not managed a single win this season, and tonight they added another loss to the tally. By then it was clear this would be one-sided.
Glasgow sit rock bottom of the table on zero points from seven matches. They have lost every game they have played this campaign, and this result extends that dismal run. Sheffield, meanwhile, remain fifth after five games, also on zero points despite two victories. To be fair, the points system seems to reward draws more generously than wins, which explains the odd standings.
The hosts arrive with mixed recent form. They beat Cardiff 3-1 and lost to Coventry 2-4 in their last five fixtures. Glasgow have not tasted victory since that 4-1 win over Belfast in late September. Their last three games have all ended in defeat, including a 1-2 loss to Manchester on October 3rd.
This victory gives Sheffield breathing room at the wrong end of the table. Five points separate them from Glasgow now, though both sides are on zero points in the standings. The hosts will hope to build momentum from this comprehensive performance against the league's form team.
