HLA: Vienna's first seasonal derby ends in a draw
Wiener Neustadt and Fivers Margareten share points in a fiercely contested match
First period ends with Vienna derby in a deadlock
In the first period of the game, Wiener Neustadt showed their dominance on the court. They were able to take an early lead and maintained it for most of the period. However, Fivers Margareten fought back valiantly and managed to equalize just before the end of the period.
Second period sees Fivers take the lead
The second period was a more even affair, with both teams trading goals. Fivers took the lead for the first time in the match, but Wiener Neustadt was quick to respond. The period ended with Fivers holding a narrow lead.
Wiener Neustadt equalizes in the third period
The third period was all about Wiener Neustadt. They managed to equalize early in the period and then took the lead for the first time in the match. Fivers tried to fight back, but Wiener Neustadt held on to their lead and secured a valuable point in the derby.
The draw leaves both teams in the middle of the standings
The draw leaves both Wiener Neustadt and Fivers Margareten in the middle of the standings. Wiener Neustadt is now in fifth place, while Fivers Margareten is in sixth place. Both teams will be looking to improve their positions in the standings in the second half of the season.