Russia – Switzerland 5:3 (end) | USA – Germany2 7:1 (end) | Finland – Czech Republic 5:3 (end)
Canada2 – Sweden2 7:0 (end)
final
Finland
5:3 (1:1, 1:1, 3:1)
Czech Republic
Friday 06.01.2012, 19:00 • Přerov. • U18 Women’s World Championship
     
    Have a nice evening and see you tomorrow! (21:06:42)
     
    We have seen one of the peaks of the championship. It was "only" the 5th place game but with an exceptional crowd. Players from both teams showed great hockey and Finland won 5-3 in the end.
     
    And now three best players of Finland and the Czech Republic at the tournament. They all receive a watch from Tissot, one of the sponsors. Finland - Johanna Koivisto, Anna Kilponen, Anni Rantanen. Czech Republic - Veronika Hladikova, Klara Hudeckova, Denisa Krizova.
     
    The best players of the game: Anna Kilponen (FIN) and Samantha Kolowratova (CZE).
     
    The Finns outshot Czechs 41-26 in tonight`s game.
     
    60:00
    Match finish.
     
    59:30
    The whole stadium in Prerov stands on their feet and clap. The Czechs fought hard in their offensive zone, but no goal came.
     
    58:40
    Czechs keep playing the 6 on 4 (without a goalie).
     
    58:29
    Goal for Team Finland!
    Hladikova came back into the Czech net, but NOORA TULUS beat her from between the circles. Unassisted.
     
    58:25
    Laskova tried to move into the offensive zone, but fouled. Two minutes for tripping. Power play for Finland.
     
    58:11
    Finns had two very good chances to score into an empty net but incredibly missed it. Rantanen hit only the post.
     
    57:32
    Hladikova is on the bench, Czechs with six skaters.
     
    57:09
    A coach Tomas Vytisk takes a time-out for the Czech Republic. Than there will be a face-off in their offensive zone.
     
    56:03
    The crowd is fantastic and support the Czech team towards tying the game, but it is less and less time... The Czechs have problems to move into the offensive zone.
     
    55:04
    5/5.
     
    54:23
    Finns show great defense and dpo not let the Czechs create the scoring chances.
     
    53:24
    Kolowratova fired a shot, Portnoj saved it.
     
    53:04
    Koivisto - two minutes penalty for tripping.
     
    52:48
    Valkama took a shot, Hladikova saved it.
     
    51:18
    The Czechs are encouraged a lot by the power play and they outplay their opponents meanwhile. They are in the offensive zone again, Vanisova took a shot but hit a helmet of Portnoj.
     
    49:38
    5/5.
     
    49:30
    A very controversial moment. Ledlova deflected a shot of her teammate from between the circles and the Czechs thought it was a goal. They cheered a lot, but referees think it was only the post. No goal.
     
    48:36
    The Czechs get Finland under pressure during their power play. Vytiskova took a shot from a blue line after several fast passes, but her shot was blocked.
     
    47:38
    Suokko (FIN) - two minutes penalty for holding. Power play opportunity for the Czech Republic.
     
    47:08
    Good defense from Finland. It is hard to find any space for the Czech team. On the other hand, the Finns take shots from any position, Hladikova made another save just now.
     
    44:53
    Goal for Team Finland!
    It took less than a minute and Finland is ahead one more time! Czech goalie Hladikova lost the puck after a shot from Valkajärvi and just from in front of the crease VILMA TANSKANEN rebounded a shot into the net. Assisted by Reetta Valkjärvi.
     
    43:32
    Vanisova fought hard to win the puck, could get into a breakaway, but the puck jumped outside her stick.
     
    44:07
    Goal for Team Czech Republic! What a response from the Czech players! KLARA CHMELOVA was alone in front of Portnoj and made a great backhand move and tipped the puck into the wide empty net. Unassisted.
     
    41:43
    Goal for Team Finland!
    There was a chaos in the Czech defense, JENNA SUOKKO took a week shot from the right side, but Hladikova did not see the puck and Finland is 3-2 ahead! Assisted by Emma Nuutinen, Suvi Ollikainen.
     
    41:25
    Kubatova on ice. 5/5.
     
    40:33
    Czech still in four women. Kilponen took a shot from the blue line, but Hladikova made a save.
     
    40:01
    Third period began.
     
    The Finns outshot Czechs quite heavily 12-4, they were better, but the score is still equal. The decision will have to come in the 3rd period. The 3rd period starts around 20:27.
     
    40:00
    Second period finished.
     
    39:56
    Kilponen in the offensive zone with the puck...
     
    39:25
    Adela Kubatova - two minutes penalty for women body checking.
     
    38:36
    We weatch a very nice hockey. Ollikainen fired a shot, but Hladikova saved it.
     
    38:02
    Krizova took a dangerous shot, but it went wide.
     
    36:15
    Rantanen sent the puck in the crease, but her teammate did not tipped the puck into the net. Big chance for Finland!
     
    35:45
    The Finns under pressure. Portnoj had to make several saves. Finnish icing.
     
    34:01
    5 on 5.
     
    33:49
    The Czechs killed the penalty and they played very well in the 2nd part of it. Finns could not get even into the offensive zone.
     
    32:50
    Ledlova managed to clear the puck and the tired Czech four skate toward the bench.
     
    32:01
    Pecinova (CZE) - two minutes penalty for tripping.
     
    31:18
    Hladíkova has more work than her Finnish opponent now. The Czech goalie plays well though.
     
    29:38
    Tanskanen took a shot through two defencewomen and Hladikova had a quite unsure save. Than the puck went of her glove, but no Finnish rebound came.
     
    28:55
    Pribylova received a hit and is lying on ice. The Canadian referee prefer to stop the play and the Czech player moved to the bench using the help from her teammates.
     
    28:44
    Today`s attendance is 3250. The all-time-high!
     
    28:06
    The Finns show more physical play at these moments. They are able to gain the puck near the boards.
     
    25:54
    Goal for Team Finland!
    Great pass from Kilponen to the right side, SAAN VALKAMA had plenty of time, took a look at the Czech goal and hit persizely the left upper corner of the Czech goal. Assisted by Anna Kilponen.
     
    24:54
    Chmelova - two minutes penalty for tripping.
     
    24:43
    Chmelova took a shot from the circle, Portnoj saved it. Mexican waves again.
     
    24:11
    The Czechs are in their offensive zone, but showed quite a shaky combination. Than Mazankova lost the puck in the corner.
     
    21:01
    The Finnish girls are at full strength.
     
    22:18
    Goal for Team Czech Republic!
    TEREZA VANISOVA intercepted a Finnish pass and went all alone against Porntoj a beat hear with a nice backhand move. Unassisted.
     
    20:33
    The Czechs still playing 5 on 4 situation. Laskova took a shot in tough situation, Portnoj saved it.
     
    20:01
    Second period began.
     
    Shots in the 1st period - Finland 11 - Czech Republic 8. Despite Finland outshooting the Czechs, the home team seemed to be more dangerous in the 1st period. Kolowratova sent Czechs into the lead, but Kotkaslahti equalized the game. There is an icredible crowd in Prerov. Hard to describe, never seen in any U18 women`s event ever. The 2nd period will start probably at 1944 CET.
     
    20:00
    First period finished.
     
    19:40
    Czechs are in the offensive zone, two good shots came.
     
    19:01
    Ollikainen (FIN) - two minutes for women body checking.
     
    18:36
    Also Hladikova made a good save. Ollikainen took a shot from the left side, but pad of Hladikova stopped it.
     
    17:31
    The Czechs are not down after Finnish goal. Laskova took a shot from between the circles, but glove of Portnoj stopped the shot.
     
    15:51
    Goal for Team Finland!
    VENIA KOTKASLAHTI received a great pass between the cirles from the left board, Hladikova did not manage to move to the proper way and Kotkaslahti scored! Assisted by Jenna Suokko, Suvi Ollikainen.
     
    14:02
    Alanko made a good effort on the other side. Finnish are at least equaling the game.
     
    13:11
    Good moves from line led by Chmelova, no save from Portnoj was needed though.
     
    11:23
    Hladíkova had a first tough save in the game. 2nd Finnish line combined well, but Tulus did not find a way to score.
     
    10:39
    Pecinova took a shot from the right circle but did not beat Portnoj. A great glove save from the Finnish goalie!
     
    10:44
    Team Finland plays at full strength. Only one dangerous shot for Czechs during the power play.
     
    9:54
    Czechs cannot cross the blue line with the puck. Finland playes well in defense.
     
    9:40
    Mexican waves. Something th U18 girls have never experienced...
     
    8:47
    Nuutinen draw two minutes penalty for hooking.
     
    8:24
    Goal for Team Czech Republic!
    The fans cheer incredibly and rewarded the Czechs for the opening goal of the game. Krizova sent a pass between the crease and SAMANTHA KOLOWRATOVA beat Portnoj between the pads. Assisted by Denisa Krizova.
     
    7:30
    The Czechs got too excited and played with six women on ice. 4on4 situation.
     
    6:47
    First power play for the Team Czech Republic. Valkajärvi for holding an opponent.
     
    6:20
    Krizova went one 1-on-1 against Nuutinen, but did not succeed.
     
    5:18
    Czech players are better in skating, Finns are quite surprised by the atmosphere so far...
     
    4:06
    First big chance of the Czech team. Krizova passed a puck between the crease and Chmelova took a dangerous shot, great save by Portnoj.
     
    3:32
    Ollikainen fired a shot, Hladikova went on ice, but safely saved it.
     
    1:54
    Valkama took a fast shot from the left circle, but it went wide. She hit just the boards behind the net.
     
    1:15
    Hladikova still without a save. Finns were unable to move through tre neutral zone.
     
    00:29
    The Czech team went into an offensive zone right after the opening face-offs. Chmelova took a slow shot, no problem for Portnoj.
     
    00:01
    The game just started.
     
    There is a fantastic atmosphere in Prerov. I am sure none of these players here have ever played in front of a greater crowd. There is almost sold out now and many fans are still coming in. They are singing and making big noise.
     
    We are expecting an exceptional crowd tonight. Probably the highest crowd in the U18 World Women`s Championship. Local experts predict more than 2500 fans. This game is played in Prerov, a city of 45 000 inhibitants. It is the first game with the participation of the Czech Republic in Prerov at this championship.
     
    Starting line-ups:

    Finland: Portnoj (Ranne) - Koivisto, Kilponen, Valkjärvi, Viitasuo, Lindholm, Merilainen, Tuovinen, Uppgard - Kotkaslahti, Ollikainen, Suokko - Rantanen, Tulus, Nuutinen - Alanko, Tanskanen, Valkama - Ritari, Vainionpää, Määmäki.

    Czech Republic: Hladikova (Craigova) - Vytiskova, Hudeckova, Kolowratova, Kubatova, Pelikanova, Novakova, Tejralova, Vanouckova - Krizova, Vanisova, Chmelova - Laskova, Ledlova, Pecinova - Mazankova, Vopraviloa, Pribylova - Sadilkova, Nesutova, Kuzelova.

    Referees: Gage (CAn) - Fuchsel (DEN), Gagnon (CAN)..
     
    The Czechs will stand against Finland in the challenge of two beaten teams.

    The Czech team lost with Germany by a tight difference and didn`t get into the medal games. However, they can change their bitter feelings in today`s match in Prerov, where should be a stunning atmosphere as always.

    Finland is returning to a well-known place on the other side and will be a though opponent for the home team.
     
    Welcome. Match will begin in 19:00.
    Commentary by

    David Schlegel

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 16. Kotkaslahti (Suokko, Ollikainen), 26. Valkama (Kilponen), 42. Suokko (Nuutinen, Ollikainen), 45. Tanskanen (Valkjärvi), 59. Tulus - 9. Kolowratova (Krizova), 23. Vanisova, 45. Chmelova

    Finland: Portnoj (Ranne) – Koivisto, Kilponen, Valkjärvi, Viitasuo, Lindholm, Merilainen, Tuovinen, Uppgard – Kotkaslahti, Ollikainen, Suokko – Rantanen, Tulus, Nuutinen – Alanko, Tanskanen, Valkama – Ritari, Vainionpää, Määmäki.
    Czech Republic: Hladikova (Craigova) – Vytiskova, Hudeckova, Kolowratova, Kubatova, Pelikanova, Novakova, Tejralova, Vanouckova – Krizova, Vanisova, Chmelova – Laskova, Ledlova, Pecinova – Mazankova, Vopravilova, Pribylova – Sadilkova, Nesutova, Kuzelova.
    Referees: Gage (CAN) – Fuchsel (DEN), Gagnon (CAN).
    Attendance: 3250