Floriana Young Stars maintained their positive momentum in the Euro Hockey Challenge 2 being held in Lithuania, finishing with a 1-1 draw against HC Luxembourg.
It was a highly tactical match, with both defences standing out in the early minutes of the game. Luxembourg took the lead initially, but the Greens responded quickly to equalize. Jonathan Werner put HC Luxembourg ahead, but Karl Chircop brought the score level for Floriana.
HC Luxembourg lineup:
Guillaume Mackel, Federico Tanuscio, Arnaud Debeaumont, Vicente Aguirrezabala, François Lanotte, Milan Dans, Luciano Ferrario, Jonathan Werner, Daniel Bernal, Pierre Schmit (C).
Floriana Young Stars HC lineup:
Marvin Grixti, Leon Gatt, Mark Camilleri, Alexander Kirton, Andrea Curmi, Justin Farrugia, Anton Saliba, Marvin Vella, Ali Rizwan, Clive Williams, Luke Borg Costanzi, Karl Chircop (C), Thimo van ‘t Hooft, Paul Verburg, Bas van der Horst, Nanko Cornelissen.
In the Euro Hockey Challenge 3, Qormi Daikin were defeated 5-1 by Vilnius Žuvedra of Lithuania. The Lithuanian team dominated, with Qormi struggling to contain their opponents’ strength despite their efforts.
Vilnius Žuvedra captain Tomas Lakštauskas and Edvin Stankevic each scored doubles, while Emilis Švolko also contributed to his team’s tally. Qormi’s lone goal was scored by Juan Sarcia.
Vilnius Žuvedra HC lineup:
Nedas Razma, Andžej Burkot, Povilas Lakštauskas, Robert Milevič, Arnas Česnulis, Tomas Lakštauskas (C), Danielius Petkevič, Algirdas Jackevičius, Ernestas Ustinovičius, Arsenij Jefimavičius, Andžej Milevič, Eldaras Apletinas, Edvin Stankevic, Artiom Jefimavičius, Palgun Madankumar, Andrii Yermolenko, Emilis Švolko, Rafal Stankevič.
Qormi Daikin HC lineup:
Shamison Mifsud, Axel Cauchi, Shawn Dimech, Nathan Pace Gasan, Joseph Cuschieri, Clayton Gatt, Zachary De Giovanni, Ayrton Falzon, Steve Tanti (C), Keith Bajada, Aaron Spiteri, Juan Sarcia, Julian Zahra, Keith Calleja, Xandru Mifsud, Giorgio Muscat, Neil Spiteri, Luca Fsadni.
The commitments for the Maltese teams continue today, as Floriana face Furuset of Norway at 10:15 AM, while Qormi will play in the classification matches tomorrow.
