In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Hafro SG Cortina escaped with a 5-3 victory over HC Val Pusteria Lupi.

Hafro SG Cortina gained the winning advantage on a goal by Riccardo Lacedelli 8:26 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Hafro SG Cortina's goal total was higher than its season average. Hafro SG Cortina averages 2.2 goals per game.

Hafro SG Cortina was led by Angelo Esposito, who racked up two goals. Esposito scored the first of his two goals at 10:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hafro SG Cortina. Nicola Fontanive picked up the assist. Esposito's next tally made the score 5-3 Hafro SG Cortina with one second1 seconds left in the third period. Saverio Posa provided the assist. Hafro SG Cortina also got points from Marcello Ranallo, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Tobias Brighenti also scored for Hafro SG Cortina. More assists for Hafro SG Cortina came via Mario Valery-Trabucco, Richard Crowley, and Andrea Moser, who each chipped in one.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Hafro SG Cortina power plays.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Francois Bouchard, who finished with two goals. Bouchard scored the first of his two goals at 18:07 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Armin Hofer picked up the assist. Bouchard's next tally made the score 2-1 HC Val Pusteria Lupi with 17:17 left in the second period. Patrick Rizzo provided the assist. HC Val Pusteria Lupi additionally got points from Hofer, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, HC Val Pusteria Lupi received assists from Thomas Erlacher, who had one and Kevin DeVergilio, who had three.

Martino Valle Da Rin recorded 40 saves for Hafro SG Cortina. Hafro SG Cortina incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. HC Val Pusteria Lupi's Philipp Kosta stopped 19 shots out of the 23 that he faced. HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.