HC Egna Riwega tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but HC Val Pusteria Lupi held on for a 3-1 victory.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi took a 3-0 lead during the third period, only to have HC Egna Riwega storm back on a Steve Pellettier goal 11:23 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was led by goalie Gerald Vale Kuhn, who finished with 33 saves while allowing one goal. Kuhn managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.65 prior to the game.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five HC Egna Riwega power plays.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Armin Hofer, who racked up one goal and one assist. Hofer scored 4:14 into the third period to make the score 2-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Giulio Scandella picked up the assist. HC Val Pusteria Lupi also got points from Philip-Michael Devos, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Patrick Rizzo also scored for HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Other players who recorded assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi were Daniel Glira, who had one.

In addition, HC Egna Riwega received assists from Manuel Lo Presti and Vojetech Kubincak, who each chipped in one.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Tizian Giovanelli made 26 saves for HC Egna Riwega on 29 shots. HC Egna Riwega incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.