Switzerland – Finland 3:4 (after OT) | Canada2 – USA 3:2 (end)
final/OT
Switzerland
3:4 (0:2, 2:1, 1:0 - 0:1)
Finland
Wednesday 12.02.2014, 09:00 • Olympics - Women
     
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    The hard work by Team Switzerland was only partially rewarded int he end by extending the game into overtime and winning a point but in the end the third sport in group A goes to Finland who will face the second of group B iin the quarterfinals while Switzerland face the winner of group B – the positions will be decided tomorrow in a direct match between Sweden and hosts Russia!
     
    Game over.
     
    62:38
    Goal for Team Finland!


    JENNI HIIRIKOSKI deflects a long pass by Linda Valimaki from the right wing into the from short distance and wins the match in OT for Finland! No chance to react for Florence schelling!

    Assisted by Linda Valimaki.
     
    61:51
    Karoliina Rantamäki appears alone in front of Florence Schelling but only hits the outside of the left post after a quick move to the left! The Fins want to get a fast decision in overtime!
     
    61:26
    Riika Valila with a nice move past the last defender but she is forced to the right circle and can't get a shot on goal.
     
    60:48
    Out of the blue Michelle Karvinen has the huge chance to win this match for Finland but from short distance she is stopped by Florence Schelling!
     
    60:01
    Overtime began.
     
    It is a little wonder but Switzerland was able to force overtime with a late power play goal through Stefanie Marty! Overtime and if necessary shootout will bring a winner!

    Shots on goal: Switzerland 7 (27) – Finland 7 (30)
     
    60:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    59:39
    Julia Marty with a blue line shot that goes just wide to the right!
     
    58:48
    The following Finnish counter stays without result.
     
    58:33
    After a pass by Stefanie Marty from the left wing it is Jessica Lutz who is not able to deflect the puck towards the net from within the slot!
     
    57:35
    Saija Tarkki (Finland) gets two minutes for interference. Power play for Switzerland once more!
     
    56:25
    Goal for Team Switzerland!

    Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!! Switzerland gets the second power play goal today!!!!!! STEFANIE MARTY with a shot from left to the Finnish net, Noora Räty is out of position for a moment and Venla Hovi who tried to clear the puck deflects it into the wide open net with her body! Bitter for Finland and what a great reward for Switzerland for their hard work today!

    Without assist.
     
    55:59
    Annina Rajahuhta (Finland) gets two minutes for an unallowed body check. This power play gives Switzerland an excellent opportunity to come back!
     
    55:35
    On the other side of the ice Noora Räty has to stop a hard shot from the left circle.
     
    54:50
    Linda Valimäki gets a pass from behind the net and tries to beat Florence Schelling into the right corner but the Swiss goalie is able to make a quick reaction!
     
    53:00
    Both head coaches give their teams a lot of instructions during a commercial break. Of course Switzerland wants to force overtime and Finland avoid just this!
     
    52:38
    Jessica Lutz' scoring attempt from the left circle goes just wide.
    Commentary by

    Dennis Mende

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 24. Eggiman (Bullo), 28. Stanz (Lutz), 57. Marty – 8. Hiirikoski (Jalosuo, Karvinen), 10. Karvinen (Tapani, Kilponen), 36. Karvinen (Tapani, Hiirikoski), 63. Hiirikoski (Valimaki)

    Switzerland: Schelling (Anthamatten) – L. Benz, Thalmann, Forster, Bull, J. Marty "C", Frautschi, Altmann – S. Benz, Müller, Stiefel – Nabholz, Raselli, Eggimann – S. Marty, Lutz, Stanz – Waidacher. Head coach: Rene Kammerer.
    Finland: Räty (Räisänen) – Hiirikoski "C", Jalosu, Terho, Tarkki, Lindstedt, Kilponen, Villila – Tuominen, Karvinen, Tapani – Hovi, Välimäki, Tikkinen – Välilä, Rantamäki, Nuutinen – Rajahuhta, Tanskanen. Head coach: Mika Pieniniemi.
    Referees: Blair (USA) – Johnson (USA), Kúdelová (SVK).