USA – Czech Republic 5:0 (end) | Russia – Germany2 2:4 (end) | Sweden2 – Switzerland 7:2 (end)
Canada2 – Finland 2:4 (end)
final
Sweden2
7:2 (3:0, 1:1, 3:1)
Switzerland
Saturday 14.04.2012, 18:00 • Arena Znojmo • U18 World Championship
     
    Welcome. Match will begin in 18:00.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Sweden: Dansk (Hogberg) – Lindholm, Bystrom, Andersson, Arnesson, Djoos, Pettersson, Nilsson M. – Forsberg (C), de la Rose, Burakowsky – Collberg, Possler, Wennberg – Kalin, Sandberg, Karlsson – Nilsson L., Tornkvist, Brehmer.

    Switzerland: Schlegel (Nyffeler) – Rouiller, Kreis (C), Lanzarotti, Busser, Baltisberger, Sartori, Zuber – Balmelli, Sieber, Simion – Brandi, Zangger, Diem – Schmutz J., Muller, Dunner – Schmutz F., Studer, Herzog.

    Referees: Konc (SVK), Sidorenko (BLR) – Lederer (CZE), Vikman (FIN).
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:12
    Faceoff for Team Sweden.
     
    00:55
    Shot by Burakowsky from the left side.
     
    01:47
    Dangerous shot by Djoos saved by Swiss goalie Schlegel.
     
    02:24
    Offside played by Swedish players.
     
    03:05
    Dario Simion missed the puck after astonishing pass from his team mate Lukas Sieber!
     
    04:19
    Easy save made by Schlegel.
     
    05:04
    Puck is in the Swiss atacking zone.
     
    05:51
    Ludvig Nilsson fell on Swiss goalie after a big hit from back.
     
    06:42
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    Perfect one-timer shot by GUSTAV POSSLER. He got the pass from Collberg and shot from between the circles. Assisted by: Sebastian Collberg.
     
    07:51
    Team Switzerland is trying to tie the game.
     
    08:17
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    MATTIAS KALIN managed to score a goal after the shot from the turn. Assisted by: Filip Sandberg and Erik Karlsson.
     
    10:08
    And Swedish players are still in their attacking zone.
     
    11:13
    Julian Schmutz was lying on the ice, but was able to shot dangerous shot on goalie Dansk.
     
    12:22
    Clock was going on, even the game was stopped. Referees didn't see for how long it was, so he moved the clock back for 7 seconds. From my point of view it should be moved for 15+ seconds.
     
    13:37
    Wennberg was all alone face to face with Schlegel, but his first touch on puck wasn't good.
     
    14:35
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    FILIP FORSBERG was in the breakaway, but didn't score. After ten seconds he got back to the puck and score with one-timer shot. Assisted by: Jacob de la Rose and Andre Burakowsky.
     
    15:59
    Puck is behind the Swedish net.
     
    16:26
    Swiss are trying to get back into match with active play.
     
    16:33
    Linus Arnesson (SWE) - 2 minutes for elbowing.
     
    17:00
    Swedish defensemen shot the puck behind Schlegel's net.
     
    17:39
    Nice shot by Julian Schmutz saved by Dansk.
     
    18:17
    Swiss are trying hard but Swedish defense is tough.
     
    18:33
    Team Sweden at full strength.
     
    19:13
    Last minute of the first period.
     
    19:38
    Nice try by Filip Forsberg. Schlegel saved his shot.
     
    20:00
    First period finished.
     
    Shots on goal: SWE: 16, SUI: 6
     
    First period was really well played by Swedish team. Goals were scored by Possler, Kalin and Forsberg. Really good performance by all three attacking lines of Team Sweden.
     
    Next period begin in 18:40.
     
    Players are back on ice.
     
    20:01
    Second period began.
     
    20:12
    Swedish have puck under control.
     
    21:26
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    Shot by GUSTAV POSSLER crossed the line! Referee stood behind the net and saw the situation well. Assisted by: Alexander Wennberg.
     
    23:20
    Swedish still in the attacking zone.
     
    24:44
    Offside by Team Switzerland.
     
    25:10
    Swedish play is quick and full of short passes, which made it even faster.
     
    25:51
    Goalie Dansk hold the puck and cover it.
     
    26:56
    Ludvig Nilsson's shot was saved by Schlegel, but the forward got to rebound and Swiss goalie had to made another great save.
     
    28:28
    Andersson wasn't confident at all behind his own net.
     
    29:08
    Busser (SUI) - 2 minutes for roughing.
     
    29:36
    Nice co-work by two Swedish players didn't end up with goal.
     
    31:00
    Team Sweden is still in the attacking zone, sending shots on Schlegel.
     
    31:08
    Team Switzerland at full strength.
     
    31:50
    Petersson (SWE) - 2 minutes for interference.
     
    32:16
    Puck behind Schlegel's net.
     
    32:55
    Sandberg didn't manage to score in the face to face breakaway against Schlegel.
     
    33:50
    Team Sweden at full strength.
     
    34:31
    Goal for Team Switzerland!
    That's a goal by FABRICE HERZOG. He shot from big angle and goalie Dansk made a bad save. Assisted by: Thomas Studer.
     
    35:27
    Bystrom (SWE) - 2 minutes for cross-checking.
     
    36:11
    Swiss are in their attacking zone, but Swedish defend well.
     
    37:27
    Team Sweden at full strength.
     
    38:00
    Swiss don't play bad, but they lack a bit of luck.
     
    38:21
    Rouiller (SUI) - 2 minutes for slashing.
     
    38:57
    Swedish power play is very well played.
     
    39:05
    What a save by Schlegel! He was face to face with player, who was all alone between circles.
     
    39:49
    Dansk with puck on his stick.
     
    39:59
    One second left. Faceoff in front of Schlegel.
     
    40:00
    Second period finished.
     
    Shots on goal: SWE 13, SUI 4
     
    Good period by both teams. Swiss managed to score their third goal in tournament and Team Sweden also added one goal in 22nd minute by Possler. Goal for Team Switzerland scored Fabrice Herzog.
     
    Next period begin in 19:27.
     
    Players of both team are back from their locker rooms.
     
    Swedish still have 22 seconds of power play to play.
     
    40:01
    Third period began.
     
    40:21
    Team Switzerland at full strength.
     
    40:56
    Puck in behind of Dansk's net.
     
    41:43
    Great move by Collberg. He came through three Swiss players to attacking zone.
     
    42:49
    Good pass from Swiss defensemen Rouiller. His teammate didn't manage to catch it well so the action was interrupted by Swedish defense.
     
    44:20
    Schlegel's save on the ice was quite important. Two Swedish players in front of the net.
     
    44:26
    Sieber (SUI) - 2 minutes for slashing.
     
    44:57
    Penalty shot.
     
    44:57
    Kreis tripped Gustav Possler, so the Swedish forward would have opportunity to shot a goal.
     
    44:57
    But he overshot!
     
    46:04
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    Great shot by FILIP SANDBERG ended in the net. Schlegel had absolutely no chance. Assisted by: Hampus Lindholm and Ludwig Bystrom.
     
    46:12
    Penalties on both sides. Sieber (SUI) - 2 minutes for highsticking and Petersson (SWE) - 2 minutes for interference.
     
    47:38
    Puck behind Schlegel's net.
     
    48:12
    Both teams at full strength.
     
    49:19
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    What an action by Swedish players! Wennberg saw unguarded SEBASTIAN COLLBERG between circles, passed him and Collberg had plenty of time to think about the shoot. He shot under the bar and Schlegel was unable to save it. Assisted by: Alexander Wennberg.
     
    50:33
    Swiss shot a goal. All will be checked by video-referee.
     
    50:33
    Goal for Team Switzerland!
    That was a quick response by Team Switzerland! Goal scored by MARCO MULLER after Busser's pass. Assisted by: Xano Busser.
     
    51:37
    Swedes try to score another goals.
     
    52:35
    Good move by Sandro Zangger on the left side. He even got to the shot, but Dansk saved it.
     
    53:48
    Karlsson tried to shot a jumpy puck, but he missed it.
     
    55:37
    Good save by Schlegel after high shot from Swedish forward.
     
    56:10
    Puck ended in the protective net behind Dansk.
     
    Attendance is 353 visitors.
     
    58:24
    Swiss are trying to score last goal of teh game.
     
    59:30
    Offside by Sweden.
     
    59:40
    Goal for Team Sweden!

    Third goal of the match by GUSTAV POSSLER. He added last goal of the match to complete a hat-trick.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    Shots on goal: SWE 10, SUI 9
     
    Best players:
    SUI: Niklas Schlegel
    SWE: Hampus Lindholm
     
    Team Sweden deserved to win, because of their phenomenal attacking game. Thank you for watching. (20:02:18)
    Commentary by

    Vladimír Koča

    CZ@vkoca

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 7. Possler (Collberg), 9. Kalin (Sandberg, Karlsson), 15. Forsberg (de la Rose, Burakowsky), 22. Possler (Wennberg), 47. Sandberg (Lindholm, Bystrom), 50. Collberg (Wennberg), 60. Possler (Nilsson M.) - 35. Herzog (Studer), 51. Muller (Busser)

    Sweden2: Dansk (Hogberg) – Lindholm, Bystrom, Andersson, Arnesson, Djoos, Pettersson, Nilsson M. – Forsberg (C), de la Rose, Burakowsky – Collberg, Possler, Wennberg – Kalin, Sandberg, Karlsson – Nilsson L., Tornkvist, Brehmer.
    Switzerland: Schlegel (Nyffeler) – Rouiller, Kreis (C), Lanzarotti, Busser, Baltisberger, Sartori, Zuber – Balmelli, Sieber, Simion – Brandi, Zangger, Diem – Schmutz J., Muller, Dunner – Schmutz F., Studer, Herzog.
    Referees: Konc (SVK), Sidorenko (BLR) – Lederer (CZE), Vikman (FIN)
    Attendance: 353