Czech Republic – USA 0:7 (end) | Russia – Switzerland 4:3 (after SO)
after shootout
Russia
4:3 (1:1, 1:1, 1:1)
Switzerland
Wednesday 02.01.2013, 13:00 • Arena Ufa, Ufa, Russian Federation • World Junior Championship
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 13:00 GMT.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Russia: Vasilevski (Makarov) - Yarulin, Sergeyev, Nesterov, Mironov, Dyakov, Dyblenko, Koledov - Shalunov, Yakupov, Mozer, Sigaryov, Tkachyov, Kucherov, Slepyshev, Kosov, Khokhlachyov, Kapustin, Grigorenko, Zharkov

    Switzerland: Nyffeler (Boltshauser) - Hachler, Baltisberger, Muller, Marti, Kukan, Guerra, Antonietti - Richard, Bertaggia, Bertschy, Martschini, Kunzle, Zangger, Leone, Neuenschwander, Andrighetto, Ness, Sieber, Simion, Balmelli

    Referees: Hodek, Nord, Puolakka, Semjonov.
     
    Welcome everyone! We're ready for the second quarterfinal game of the day. After we've seen Team USA beat Team Czech Republic 7:0 earlier, we're now set for the match between Team Russia and Team Switzerland. Russia finished in second place in Group B, behind first seeded Canada. Russia was the only team to beat Team Canada in the preliminary round, they won 2:1. Team Switzerland came in 3rd in Group A. We're hoping for a great match of both teams. Opening face-off is 10 minutes away.
     
    Unlike the game between Czech Republic and the USA, the stands are quite filled at Arena Ufa now.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    03:40
    Russia looks like the better team, a shot from Grigorenko from the blueline, stopped by Nyffeler.
     
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    06:07
    Goal for Team Russia!
    ALEXANDER KHOKHLACHEV scored after Nesterov and Yakupov passed to him.

    Assists: Nikita Nesterov, Nail Yakupov
     
    10:07
    Goal for Team Switzerland! Team Switzerland scores shorthanded, CHRISTOF BERTSHCY stole the puck and scored.

    Without assistance.
     
    11:33
    Almost another goal by team Switzerland, Balmelli took the puck from the Russians and was all alone against the goalie, but Makarov was ready.
     
    11:33
    Kapustin gets called for slashing and he'll spend the next two minutes in the penalty box.
     
    12:46
    Nail Yakupov had a great opportunity on the breakaway, but the Swiss defenceman came t the right time.
     
    13:26
    Bertschy tripped Nesterov in front of his own goal. It was a stupid penalty by the Swiss, and Russia will soon have a powerplay.
     
    14:01
    A huge save by Nyffeler, the Russians control the game in the offensive zone.
     
    14:57
    Sven Andrighetto received a shot, and skates to the bench. He can't play at the moment.
     
    15:12
    Another huge save by the Swiss goalie, he's keeping this game even.
     
    16:12
    Icing against Team Switzerland, face-off in the Swiss zone.
     
    16:24
    Sigaryov called for slashing.
     
    18:25
    The Swiss had a great powerplay, the whole two minutes they spent in the Russian zone, but couldn't score.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    Time's up and that's it for the first period. The Swiss looked a bit better, we'll see what the rest of the game brings us.
     
    Shots on goal: RUS 11; SUI 11
    Penalty minutes: RUS 4; SUI 6

    We'll be back in about ten minutes.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    23:34
    Coming to the penalty box for hooking is Eliot Antonietti, Russians will have a powerplay.
     
    25:48
    The Swiss now will have two man advantage.
     
    26:40
    Dyakov is back on the ice, one man powerplay for Switzerland.
     
    27:10
    The Swiss are in the attacking zone, but they can't execute a shot.
     
    20:97
    Goal for Team Russia!
    MIKHAIL GRIGORENKO took a pass from the side from the blueline, he shot backhand and put the puck between Nyffeler's legs.

    Assists: Nikita Kucherov
     
    30:16
    Mironov took the puck in the Swiss zone but couldn't hold it, the Russians must go back into their zone.
     
    31:05
    Penalty on both sides. Shalunov and Adnrighetto got called.
     
    32:00
    The Russians are again in the Swiss zone handling the puck.
     
    32:22
    Russia is offside while moving to the attacking zone, face-off in the neutral zone.
     
    32:37
    Goal for Team Switzerland! The Russians stopped playing and MARTIN NESS scored for his team.

    Assists: Samuel Guerra, Dario Simion
     
    33:27
    The Swiss hesitated with the puck too much in front of Russian goal and Tkaychov took the puck to lead a new Russian attack.
     
    33:50
    Bertshcy came towards the goal of Vasilevski from the left side, but the Russian goalie was ready for that.
     
    34:30
    Samuel Guerra will visit the penalty box, powerplay for team Russia.
     
    35:45
    Action going on around the Swiss net, Grigorenko shoots, but Nyffeler stops that.
     
    36:30
    Team Switzerland is back at full strength.
     
    38:15
    Now the Swiss creating some shooting opportunities in the attacking zone. Vasilevski stops all shots.
     
    38:24
    Slepyshev and Kucherov led a two-on-one attack, Slepyshev passes to the right, Nyffeler stops Kucherov's backhander.
     
    38:45
    Slepyshev visits the penalty bench for tripping.
     
    39:15
    The Russians manage to get the puck out of their defensive zone and they're killing time.
     
    39:37
    The Swiss will get a 5-on-3 opportunity as Nesterov is penalized for kneeing.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    Shots on goal 2nd period (game): RUS 8 (19), SUI 13 (24)
    Penalty minutes: RUS 10 (14), SUI 6 (12)

    The third period will begin in about 10 minutes, take a short break everyone.
     
    After two periods of play, we're tied at 2:2. First Grigorenko gave the home side the lead, but the home fans joy didn't las for long when Ness scored the equalizer.
     
    Both teams are back on the ice, the Swiss will have a 5-on-3.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    40:45
    Russians are now one man shorthanded.
     
    41:05
    Kukan fires one from the side, Vasilevski deflects, the Swiss still have possession.
     
    41:37
    Russians are back at full strength. The Swiss managed to shoot at Vasilevski, but he was ready and stopped all shots.
     
    42:57
    Again Grigorenko shoots at Nyffeler's net, but his shot is stopped.
     
    43:09
    Pavel Koledov leaves his team to play shorthanded as he receives a penalty for tripping.
     
    43:35
    Just as their penalty commenced, the Swiss find themselves in front of the Russian net.
     
    43:57
    Christian Marti shot from the top side of face-off circle, Vasilevski holds onto it.
     
    45:09
    Team Russia back at full strength.
     
    45:35
    The Russian attack is very good, but not only Nyffeler is great today, but also the Swiss defence.
     
    46:10
    Kukan takes the puck in the attacking zone, but his shot is blocked.
     
    46:27
    Commercial break.
     
    46:54
    Mirco Muller got called for tripping which will give the Russians a powerplay.
     
    47:30
    The Russians in front of Swiss goal, but due to an innaccurate pass the Swiss clear.
     
    48:33
    Team Russia are offside.
     
    48:54
    Team Switzerland back at full strength.
     
    48:57
    Goal for Team Switzerland! Just as they came back at full strength, they managed to get a lead. SVEN ANDRIGHETTO was the lucky scorer. Just as Muller got back on the ice, they changed lines and Andrighetto was the only Swiss player on the ice. He got the puck at the blueline and went alone towards the net.

    Assists: Samuel Guerra
     
    49:30
    Team Russia is playing undisciplined defensively.
     
    50:00
    We're down to the last ten minutes of the third period.
     
    50:55
    The Swiss clear the puck from their own zone, a little break for their defence.
     
    51:20
    Team Russia is having problems getting into the attacking zone, the Swiss are now a very tough opponent.
     
    52:35
    Zangger shoots from the right side, Vasilevski grabs the puck.
     
    52:50
    Tkachyov proceeds with the puck along the left side, but there's no one to pass to.
     
    53:40
    Andrighetto skates with the puck, passes a defender, but can't get a good shot. The Swiss obviously know the weaknesses of their opponents.
     
    54:51
    Yakupov's shot gets blocked.
     
    55:17
    Tkachyov manages to get a shot from the right side, but Nyffeler stops him.
     
    56:58
    The Russians are playing intensively now, they might try to pull the goalie soon.
     
    58:00
    Two minutes left in the 3rd period.
     
    58:04
    Grigorenko took the puck from the right side and his shot hit the post, the referees are watching the replay, but there seems to be no goal.
     
    58:13
    No goal says the referee, but Samuel Guerra will get the penalty.
     
    58:26
    Goal for Team Russia!
    It will be a powerplay goal for NIKITA KUCHEROV. He found himself all alone and put the puck in the net after a shot from the blueline was deflected.

    Assists: Kiril Dyakov
     
    60:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    At the end of the third period the result is 3:3 and we are going into a ten minute overtime.
     
    60:01
    Overtime began.
     
    60:10
    Overtime is played with four players on each side, sudden death. Russians have the puck.
     
    60:45
    This could be a crucial moment. Christian Marti hooked Khokhlachyov and it's powerplay for Team Russia.
     
    61:30
    Russia keeps the puck in the offensive zone.
     
    61:40
    Shot came from the right side by Nikita Kucherov, Melvin Nyffeler saves.
     
    62:45
    Team Switzerland back in full strength, Russian powerplay failed.
     
    63:25
    Tkachyov took a fine shot at the Swiss net, but fantastic Nyffeler stopps.
     
    63:50
    The Swiss finally moving the puck away from their defensive zone, will try something offensively.
     
    64:40
    The Russians still in the attacking zone, but they can't score.
     
    66:41
    Tkachyov tries to get the puck into the Swiss zone, but it's taken away.
     
    67:18
    Grigorenko shoots from the left side, but his shot is well over the glass, it went to protective net.
     
    68:00
    Last two minutes of play in the overtime period.
     
    68:35
    The puck is in the Russian zone, the audience are whistling.
     
    69:35
    Russia leads another counter-attack.
     
    65:00
    Overtime finished.
     
    Nobody managed to score the game-winning goal, we shall proceed to the shootout.
     
    Start of shootout.
     
    Richard of Team Swiss is the first one.
     
    Richard couldn't score, now it's Grigorenko for Russia.
     
    But Nyffeler saves.
     
    Vasilevski saves Bertschy's shot.
     
    Yakupov can't get the puck past Nyffeler.
     
    Andrighetto to the net for team Switzerland, but goalie stops.
     
    Nikita Kucherov for the Russians, but can't score.
     
    Grigorenko again to start the new series, and he scores!
     
    Bertaggia can't score for team Switzerland.
     
    Nikita Kucherov beautifully from the right side, scores!
     
    Bertaggia must score now.
     
    70:00
    Goal for Team Russia!
    But Bertaggia can't score for the Swiss side, and team Russia will proceed into the semi-finals against team Sweden. Game-winning goal came from NIKITA KUCHEROV.

    Without assistance
     
    Game over.
     
    Thank you for being with us today. Hope you've enjoyed our broadcast, and we'll be seeing you again tommorow in the semi-finals, team Canada against team USA. (16:49:45)
    Commentary by

    Alan Ilijic

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 7. Khokhlachev (Nesterov, Yakupov), 22. Grigorenko (Kucherov), 59. Kucherov (Dyakov), 70. Kucherov - 11. Bertschy, 33. Ness (Guerra, Simion), 49. Andrighetto (Guerra)

    Russia: Vasilevski (Makarov) - Yarulin, Sergeyev, Nesterov, Mironov, Dyakov, Dyblenko, Koledov - Shalunov, Yakupov, Mozer, Sigaryov, Tkachyov, Kucherov, Slepyshev, Kosov, Khokhlachyov, Kapustin, Grigorenko, Zharkov
    Switzerland: Nyffeler (Boltshauser) - Hachler, Baltisberger, Muller, Marti, Kukan, Guerra, Antonietti - Richard, Bertaggia, Bertschy, Martschini, Kunzle, Zangger, Leone, Neuenschwander, Andrighetto, Ness, Sieber, Simion, Balmelli
    Referees: Hodek, Nord - Puolakka, Semjonov
    Attendance: 7530