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Indians face key duels: Can they defeat Lindau and Deggendorf?
The GEFRO Indians will meet the Lindau Islanders and Deggendorfer SC in crucial league games this weekend.
Indians face key duels: Can they defeat Lindau and Deggendorf?
The GEFRO Indians are facing an exciting weekend that offers two tricky challenges for the team. On Friday (7:30 p.m.) they will face the Lindau Islanders, and on Sunday (6:00 p.m.) there will be the eagerly awaited duel against the leaders, Deggendorfer SC. The Indies will be cheered on by several hundred fans on Lake Constance, while the game against Lindau will be streamed on sprade.tv. This comes particularly at the right time, as the Islanders are currently in the last direct play-off place, only eight points ahead of the first non-play-off place and are considered a dangerous opponent for the fans.
The record of the previous encounters between the Indians and the Islanders clearly speaks in favor of Erlangen: In the last matches, the Indians won 6:2 and 10:6. Nevertheless, the Islanders were considered a serious play-off candidate before the season, but so far their performance has been fluctuating. This makes it all the more important for the Indians to stay ahead.
Deggendorf as a tough test
The game against Deggendorfer SC on Sunday will be a real test for the Indians. Deggendorf leads the Oberliga Süd with a comfortable lead of five points and has recently had an impressive series: in the last 17 games they have recorded 15 wins, including a clear 14:1 against Füssen. The Indians have to be warned, because Deggendorfer SC not only has an excellent goal difference, but also has one of the strongest goalkeepers in the league, Timo Pielmeier.
The encounter will be particularly exciting as there are only three points between the two teams. A win could mean the Indians reach the top, and the previous duels against Deggendorf were also successful: The Indians won both direct encounters, the last time 5:4 after a penalty shootout. Ty and Dylan Jackson, who play for Deggendorf, stand out as the league's leading scorers, with Ty Jackson currently the top scorer.
Form strength and view of the play-offs
The Indians are also confident with all players fit, including new dad Basti Flott-Kucis in goal and Connor Blake. This broader roster strength could be crucial for the upcoming games, especially considering that the Indians are also very strong on special teams. Memminger's power play is one of the best in the league.
The league action will continue to be exciting, especially as the play-off places are fiercely contested. The teams are in close proximity in the table, suggesting that every game can be crucial. Further information about the Oberliga Süd is available here deb-online.live available.