WW1A: Advantage France and Norway ahead of final day

In front of a boisterous crowd of 2279 at the Heidi Horten Arena, Anna Meixner backhanded Austria´s winner in the shootout to complete an Austrian fightback versus neighbours Hungary.

In the five-round shootout, Anja Trummer had Austria’s other goal, while Regina Metzler got one for Hungary.

The Hungarians had stamped their authority right from the outset. On the first powerplay of the game, they needed just 11 seconds to cash in.

Franciska Kiss-Simon´s pass from the right boards was re-directed into Austria´s net by Mira Seregely after 2:36.

Continuing to torment their neighbours, blueliner Bernadett Nemeth´s effort from the point sailed over Austria´s netminder Magdalena Luggin as Hungary went two up just after the six-minute mark.

Having weathered the initial Hungarian storm, the Austrians roared back and got back into the game. Heading into the final minute of the first period, Annika Fazokas burst through in the slot to get Austria on the board with 51 seconds left of the period with her fourth goal of the tournament.

In a flash, the Hungarians suddenly appeared human in defence. From down low Leonie Kutzer picked out Lena Artner in the slot who reacted ahead of Tamara Gondos to draw level with 26 seconds left before the first intermission.

Following a goalless middle frame, Hungary came out in the final frame in dominant form. First Metzler was through on a one-on-one, then came a one-timer effort from Alexandra Huszak before Boglarka Bahiczki-Toth was through on goal, but netminder Magdalena Luggin kept them all at bay in only her second start at this level.

For the Austrians Theresa Schafzahl had come close with a backhanded effort in the final frame and then in overtime, Tamara Grascher hit the crossbar late on.