Continental Cup Group D day 1 recap

Ferencvaros - Energija Elektrenai 6-0 (5-0, 1-0, 0-0)

The second round of the Continental Cup, held in Brașov, Romania, kicked off with a dominant performance by Hungarian champions Ferencváros, who easily overcame the Lithuanian side Energija Elektrėnai. Energija, the winners of the first round held in Narva, were no match for Ferencváros, who sealed the game early on with an overwhelming 5-goal advantage in the first period. The Hungarian team, playing in front of a small but passionate group of supporters, demonstrated their superiority right from the start, with three goals coming in the first five minutes of play.

The scoring spree began at 2:56 when Finnish forward Michael Keränen found the net off assists from Martin Zoltán Turbucz and Adam Brady. Just three minutes later, at 5:29, it was the Canadian captain Adam Brady himself who doubled the lead, again with the help of Turbucz and Balázs Bogati. Within 30 seconds, Ferencváros struck again, this time through Máté Miklós Martonffy at 5:55, assisted by Keränen and Brady, making it 3-0 and firmly establishing control over the game.

By 11:48, the unstoppable Keränen added his second goal, assisted once more by Brady and Turbucz, extending the lead to 4-0. The first period's rout was capped off at 18:29 with a power-play goal by Aku Kestilä, assisted by Brady and Paavo Tyni. This rapid-fire sequence effectively put the game out of reach for Energija Elektrėnai before the first intermission.

In the second period, Ferencváros continued to assert their dominance, with Tyson Helgesen scoring at 31:57 after being set up by Valentin Razumnyak and Dominic Vidoli, pushing the score to 6-0.

Ferencváros’ goalkeeper László Földes delivered an exceptional performance, saving all 27 shots he faced and securing a well-deserved shutout. His counterpart, Arkady Grigaravicius, while overpowered by the relentless Hungarian attack, managed to make 34 saves but allowed 6 goals, finishing the game with a save percentage of 82.35%.

Among Ferencváros' standout players, Adam Brady was instrumental in his team’s success, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists, earning him the Man of the Match honors. Brady's +4 rating highlighted his all-around impact on both ends of the ice. Michael Keränen shone as well, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist, finishing with a +3 rating. Defensively, Tyson Helgesen stood out with a +2 rating, scoring 1 goal and taking 2 penalty minutes.

Energija Elektrėnai struggled to find any offensive rhythm, with many of their key players finishing the game with negative ratings. Simonas Valivonis and Vakaris Cizas ended with a -4, while Matej Houdek and Artem Redko both finished with a -3. Despite their efforts, they couldn't break through Földes' wall in goal.

This match highlights Ferencváros' offensive firepower and defensive solidity as they move confidently through the Continental Cup. With standout performances from players like Adam Brady and Michael Keränen, the Hungarian champions seem poised for continued success in the tournament.

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