Hotels vs Galaxy 6:1

The forth and last game of the 1st stage of the tournament was played between Tallink Hotels and Galaxy in Kaknäs stadium/Stockholm – 19th of May, kick off 13:00.

Hotels team is the only "land rats" in this tournament - therefore this opposition is very interesting from this principal point of view. Who is better - guys from ashore from fancy hotels or the seamen from the best looking vessel in our fleet? Our sources provided before the game some inside info, that Galaxy's problem is lack of training as a team, but it's understandable due to their vessel busy schedule in the Stockholm-Turku route. Still this team from colorful animated ship could be considered as a strong opposition to Hotels team, who arrived to the game in Stockholm with 20 players.

The game itself was quite hard from both sides, but due to the fact that Galaxy had much shorter substitution bench, it was even harder for them and give a better advantage to Hotels team. Anyway Galaxy started with very good, but after some smaller injuries of their key players their luck changed. The Hotels played aggressively and very good and the score after half time 4:0 for them. In the second half the picture of the game didn't changed much as Hotels pretty much dominated on the field, but Galaxy managed to score also and the final numbers in the screen 6:1 and Hotels is through to 2nd stage. PS. Hotels missed also a penalty on 58 minute of the game.

Great and earned success for Tallink Hotels – we salute you!

Goals:
Galaxy own goal 10´ 1:0
Tanel Võtti (Hotels) 13´ 2:0
Tanel Võtti (Hotels) 25´ 3:0
Pavels Šaporins (Hotels) 37´ 4:0
Robin Björkman (Galaxy) 55´ 4:1
Tõnis Tüli (Hotels) 60´ 5:1
Märt Õigus (Hotels) 68´ 6:1

Cards:
Tanel Võtti (Hotels) 17´

MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the game was Tanel Võtti (Hotels).
Referee: Jesper
Field Marshal: Patrik Kuska

Hotels team will meet Silja Europa in the 2nd stage game of play-offs. Lets see are the seafarers from the other vessel from Stockholm-Turku route stronger opponent for the "land rats" or not? May be yes maybe no, maybe rain maybe snow – place your bets and wait for the game.

PS. The 2nd stage games dates will be agreed and clarified in coming weeks. Look for the tournament schedule in our intranet in the Tallink Cup page, where it all will be published.