In a thrilling final test ahead of the Olympic qualification tournament, Austria's men's national hockey team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Slovenia on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Graz. The win came after a strong comeback performance, setting a positive tone for Austria as they prepare for the upcoming tournament in Bratislava.
Slovenia struck first, with Zan Jezovsek finding the back of the net just 6:08 into the game, putting Austria on the back foot. However, Austria responded in the second period with goals from David Reinbacher at 25:22 and Vinzenz Rohrer at 33:14, giving the home side a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish.
Despite heavy pressure from Slovenia, Austria's defense held firm throughout the third period. Slovenia’s goaltender Matija Pintaric delivered an outstanding performance and was named Man of the Match, but his efforts were not enough to overcome Austria’s determination.
This victory marks a successful conclusion to Austria’s preparation phase for the Olympic qualifiers, with standout performances by key players Reinbacher and Rohrer ensuring a confident boost ahead of the pivotal games to come.
Austria 2-1 Slovenia| 0-1 |  Zan Jezovsek | ||||||
| 1-1 |  David Reinbacher | ||||||
| 2-1 | Vinzenz Rohrer |
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