Ice hockey battle Charles University vs. Czech Technical University












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            November 11, 2011, by: Libor Nenutil, Photo: ukacko.cz, Section: Students

            The much anticipated sporting event had finally arrived! On Wednesday, November 9th, the i
            of Charles University and the Czech Technical University played each other at the Tesla Ar
            Holešovice. Upon entering the grounds, it must have been clear to everyone that the battle

            tough. The stadium’s surroundings were crowded with hundreds of supporters dressed in the 
            respective almae matres. Crowds of spectators hungry for a sports experience were streamin
            stops.

            The air was filled with the sounds of horns and other instruments the fans had brought to 
            team. The atmosphere outside, though, was nothing compared to what was to be seen inside. 

            resembling two colourful snakes were pouring into the grandstands. Everyone was trying to 
            seat possible to be able to see the ice rink. Once seated the spectators started to roll o
            which they had brought to support their team.

            The match was supposed to start at around half past nine. There was the usual small delay 
            some half an hour later. First of all, two MCs took the floor and later provided the comme
            whole match. First they introduced the two teams and the charming cheerleaders who made th

            interesting spectacle even more pleasing to the eye especially for the men. Before the mat
            of the Miss Charles University beauty contest came to wish all the best to the Charles Uni
            And then it all went ahead. After a short introductory speech by the Rector RNDr. Václav H

            which he wished a crushing defeat to the Czech Technical University team, a face-off took 
            war on ice began! The first goal came as early as the second minute. The blue team managed
            puck into the Charles University net for which they received a mighty applause from the gr

            their supporters were seated. However, it’s all easy to rest on one’s laurels, so no wonde
            from the rival team didn’t take long to come. The score at the end of the first period was
            University!

            The second period was less action filled. Only a single goal was shot. And of course, into
            The thrill of the supporters in red accelerated from zero to one hundred in a matter of mi
            – the boys were really working over the opponent. Before the final period, the numbers 4:1

            scoreboard. In the pauses between play, necessary for resurfacing, the MCs kept the specta
            There were also various contests, such as curling with beer barrels or running on ice. In 
            hockey disciplines the CTU students scored better without a question. But then it was time

            and decisive period.
            Even though the blue team managed to shoot another three goals, the Charles University fig
            prepared to lose and the winner was clear well before the end of the match. Yes, you’ve gu

            Charles University team won 7:4. Their supporters were ecstatic. Joy oozed out of the ice 
            players bench, the grandstands, even the VIP section where the rector cheered along with h
            have won! Charles University now advances to the final battle for gold in which it will ta

            University of Economics. We can only hope that the match will be just as successful for ou
            that we will show everybody the qualities of the Charles University team. Thank you, boys!