The IHL semi-final matches resume with a 1-1 draw in both series after the first two matches. Thus Varese-Appiano and Bergin-Caldaro became the best of three duels that will certainly continue until at least Saturday with the fourth match. Meanwhile, we start again with the third race, scheduled to take place in both Lombardy and Trentino at 8.30pm.

After the Pirates won 4-0 in the second match, the third match between Varese and Appiano holds tremendous value for both competitors. Mastiffs are forced to raise their heads so as not to allow their opponents to escape and end up, as already happened against Veltri, with their backs against the wall. The Yellow and Black are certainly not lacking in talent, but they need more effectiveness in front of goal after so many missed chances on Tuesday. Quite the opposite discussion for Appiano whose home success has proven them to be a very cynical team, capable of scoring classic dirty playoff goals and now with the wind in their sails. Finnish Maikinen was the best so far in the first two matches. Watch out for Appiano, who will look for an external attack against Mastini, who has to win.

In Bergen we start again from 1-1 but in a sense also from 0-0. After the great success of Caldaro (0-6) in the first match, the Lincy team reacted in the best way, achieving a heavy victory away from home on penalties. The five goals scored by the red and white team once again confirm the quality of attack available to coach Ambrosi, who now has to continue his performance against a Caldaro team that, despite succumbing to penalties, once again needs a win at home. At least one away match to qualify for the final. There is every possibility to see a very difficult match 3 like Saturday, between two teams that, despite having different playing systems, know how to express great qualities on the ice.