The Russians now keep passing the puck between themselves in their own third. At least this avoids another goal against.

Another one-timer by the Russians that went wide. This time from within the slot.

Harmless shot by the Americans from the left wing and finally Varlamov made a save.

One-timer by the Russians from the blue line, no danger.

Sergei Soin received a long pass at the American blue line and tried it with a solo on the right wing but no team mate was there to help him and he lost the puck again.

First a one-timer by Ovechkin from the left circle went wide, then the puck came to Radulov whose shot from within the slot was stopped by Gibson.

The Russian fans in Helsinki are more than disappointed but who can honestly blame them?! Their team disappointed in an incredible manner today.

The Russians finally try it themselves with some offense again. The game is already decided though.

Dangerous attack by the Russians but they fail to score with three men in front of the net!

Hard shot by Matt Carle from the left wing, Varlamov allowed a rebound but his defenders cleared the situation for him!

It's a game into one direction now. The USA only visible during counter attacks.

One-timer by Alex Ovechkin from the left circle, blocked by a defender!

Fast attack by the Americans over the left wing but the following shot from a sharp angle went wide.

Desparate attacks by the Russians but by now the American defense stands very well.

The Americans are back at full strength.

A misdirected long pass by Ovechkin led to a turnover inside the neutral zone but Bryzgalov stopped the following attack by the Americans.

Commercial break.

The Russians are back at full strength.

Alexei Tereshchenko with a nice solo inside the American third but his shot from a half right position is blocked by Gibson.

Blue line shot by Erik Johnson, stopped by the defense but still the Russians attacked Galchenyuk and Oshie just in front of the crease. A lot of frustration is in play already for the Russians.

After a delayed penalty the Americans opened holes in the Russian defense with good passing but in the end the Eastern Europeans touched the puck to stop the attack.

Back hand shot by Matt Carle just in front of the Russian net, blocked by Bryzgalov.

Hard blue line shot by Medvedev, misses the net.

The Americans try it with a shot from the right wing which is deflected wide past the left post.

Alexander Radulov with a shot from just right to the American net, Gibson allowed a rebound and several players of both teams battled for it but in the end the American defense was able to make a clearance.

Russia's Sergei Soin and USA's Ryan Carter give punches at each other during a faceoff. The game gains some heat recently.

A fight between several players of both teams broke out in front of the Russian net after the Americans battled a bit too hard for the puck in front of Bryzgalov.

USA team captain Paul Stastny with the attempt of a cross-pass from the right circle when one of his team mates waited alone on the left post but the puck was intercepted by a defender. In the following situation the pass was more precise but Aaron Palushaj didn't make it past Bryzgalov from short distance!

Ilya Nikulin with a harmless shot from the right circle into the gloves of Gibson – the angle had been very sharp.

Denis Kokarev with a powerful shot from within the slot, goes just wide past the right post!

Two minutes left int he period and suddenly the Russians have the momentum on their side.

Blue line shot by Evgeny Medvedev into the gloves of Gibson.

The game has completely changed after the two goals for Team USA. The Russians play more aggressively now and the Americans try to use the holes in the Russian defense.

The next dangerous opportunity for the Americans but this time Brzygalov blocked the shot from within the slot to the side.

Commercial break.

Two American forwards appeared in front of the Russian net but failed to create enough danger.

Fyodor Tyutin with a one-timer from within the slot, only hits the gloves of Gibson but the best opportunity of the match so far.

Both teams look still very nervous and it's clearly visible that they rather concentrate on their defense and avoiding an early mistake instead of going for a goal themselves.

After a fast attack by the Russians over the left wing Gibson already was on the ground after a faked shot but his team mates cleared the situation for him.

Commercial break.

Offside call against Russia.

A blue line shot is intercepted by a Russian defender but the Americans themselves were able to stop the following counter inside the neutral zone already.

Currently both teams have problems to force their way towards the opponents' net. Good defensive work by both sides.

Back hand try by the Americans from just right to the Russian net but the puck goes wide.

The USA increase their pressure and force the Russian defense to make a long clearance.

Denis Kokarev with a blue line shot at height of the left wing, glove save by Gibson.

Kirill Petrov with a one-timer from short distance but the shot goes over the crossbar.

After a dangerous cross-pass from the right wing Alex Ovechkin almost had the big opportunity alone in front of Gibson but the American goalie covered the puck up.

Extremly aggressive start by the Americans who force their Russian opponents deep into their own third.

Starting lineups:

Russia: Bryzgalov – Nikulin, Biryukov – Tyutin, Medvedev – Denisov, Belov – Zaitsev – Tereshchenko, Radulov, Kovalchuk – Ovechkin, Popov, Perezhogin – Anisimov, Petrov, Kuznetsov – Svitov, Kokarev, Soin

USA: Gibson – Carle, Faulk – Johnson, Hunwick – Petry, Butler – McBain, Trouba – Smith, Moss, Stastny – Stapleton, Galchenyuk, Oshie – S. Gionta, Carter, Thompson – Kristo, Bjugstad, Palushaj

Referees: Brüggemann (GER) – Reiber (SUI) – Arm (SUI.), Wilmot (CAN)

The long WC quarterfinal day starts with the match Russia vs USA. Both teams (15 points in the group stage) had big chances to take the first spot in the Helsinki group – which then had been taken by Finland (16 points) – but disappointed in the 1-2 against France (Russia) and the 1-4 against Slovakia (USA) so that they have to play against each other now.

Russia with their newest roster addition Alexander Ovechkin – who was thrown out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round with his Washington Capitals against the New York Rangers – are the big favourites against the yound and unexperienced American team but if the USA can surprise them, we'll see soon!

Welcome. Game starts at 06:00 EDT / 11:00 GMT / 12:00 CET.