HC Motor Ceske Budejovice beat HC Dukla Jihlava 5-3 in regulation, powered by a fast start and two decisive answers. Motorem never trailed after scoring twice in the first six minutes.
Motor extended the lead to 3-0 at 22:00 before Jihlava pulled within one with goals at 28:00 and 30:00. A 31:00 strike restored the two-goal cushion, and after Jihlava cut it to 3-4 at 45:00, Motor sealed the win at 49:00.
The second period produced four combined goals, the most of any frame, with scoring also coming once in the first and once in the third. Motor's ability to respond immediately after both Jihlava pushes proved decisive.