France2 – Austria 7:2 (end) | Denmark – Slovakia2 5:3 (end) | Czech Republic – Norway 2:0 (end)
final
Denmark
5:3 (4:0, 1:3, 0:0)
Slovakia2
Wednesday 09.04.2014, 16:30 • Women's World Championship Divison I
     
    Bye for now but stay ready to watch the crucial evening game between Czech Republic and Norway! (18:39:28)
     
    Shots on goal in the 3rd period (overall):

    Denmark 11 (32) – Slovakia 5 (23)
     
    Great comeback by Team Slovakia didn't suffice to get any point. It was really a great match, the Slovaks cut the five-goal lead to two but lost their third game of the tournament. On the other side, Denmark has five points overall.

    Best players of the game are Maria Herichova and Josefine Jakobsen.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    59:59
    Yes.
     
    59:45
    Icing Slovakia. Last faceoff of the game?
     
    59:18
    Team Denmark is going for the victory.
     
    58:35
    Still the puck is in the Slovak zone.
     
    57:37
    Michelle Weis couldn't capitalize from her break. But time is running down for the Slovaks who don't have any opportunities now.
     
    56:10
    Slovakia plays at full strength and now they must start their final pressure!
     
    55:51
    Play is whistled down after a situation behind Budajova's net. Viktoria Ihnatova has some problems with her leg, I hope she will be OK soon. Now she is on the bench.
     
    54:54
    Denmark has to try it again and again, their combination isn't good.
     
    54:09
    I would say – a stupid foul by Lenka Srokova (SVK). Minor penalty for women body checking and this is not good for the Slovaks.
     
    53:08
    Petra Jurcova wasn't fast enough to reach the puck. Icing Slovakia.
     
    52:25
    A couple of players lied on ice but Slovakia didn't manage to reboud the puck.
     
    51:12
    Josefine Jakobsen shot after a great slalom, Budajova makes a save with her shoulder.
     
    50:33
    Offside whistled down when Denmark tried to invent something.
     
    49:58
    And they get their power play too. Petra Pravlikova (SVK) – 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    49:17
    The Danish don't want to make a mistake and are playing very well at the moment.
     
    48:04
    We can see an even third period but Denmark has scoring chances. Now for two times it was Josefine Jakobsen who couldn't beat Jana Budajova!
     
    47:04
    Puk was wildly bouncing towards Lisa Jensen but ref didn't see it and whistled the play down.
     
    46:39
    Klimasova's slap shot was deflected to the protective net.
     
    46:08
    Jakobsen and Weis again all alone. Budajova holds the Slovak hopes!
     
    45:09
    Fast counterattack by Slovakia, then immediately a breakaway for the opponent. None of them was successful.
     
    44:51
    Denmark is playing at full strength and has some shots on Jana Budajova.
     
    43:45
    Deflected shot goes wide. The Slovaks couldn't stay in big pressure as well as in the second period.
     
    42:39
    Hey, they don't listen. Malene Frandsen (DEN) – 2 minutes for slashing.
     
    41:39
    Demnark plays in full strength. Now they have to stay in five players on the ice, this is for sure.
     
    41:16
    Icing by Team Slovaka. Just 10 more seconds.
     
    40:40
    But now Denmark plays in four.
     
    40:11
    Slovakia plays the remaining time of their big power play.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Shots on goal in the 2nd period (together):

    Denmark 9 (21) – Slovakia 15 (18)
     
    In hockey, you just can't be sure about anything. Denmark led 5-0 but then Slovakia came with big pressure and cut the score to 5-3! They are playing great right now and want desperately to get some point. We are looking forward to the rest of the game!

    Third period starts at 18:05.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:26
    Again very long 5-on-3 opportunity for the Slovaks! Josefine Jakobsen (DEN) – 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    39:23
    Fantastic block by Josefine Jakobsen on a shot by Zitnanska.
     
    38:35
    But just for a short while. Julie Gregersen (DEN) – 2 minutes for holding. Another big opportunity!
     
    38:16
    Team Denmark is playing at full strength.
     
    37:47
    Pravlikova, then Veliskova could have cut the lead to one. Denied by Lisa Jensen!
     
    37:02
    Denmark is playing in four.
     
    36:32
    Two big shots by Gabriela Zitnanska but now the puck is outside of the zone.
     
    36:06
    53 second 5-on-3 for Team Slovakia! Josefine Jakobsen (DEN) – minor for delaying the game. Now or never!
     
    35:45
    Very easy save by Lisa Jensen and faceoff in her zone.
     
    34:59
    Power play for the Slovaks! Michelle Weis (DEN) – 2 minutes for women body checking.
     
    34:43
    Again Petra Jurcova tried to deflect the puck but this time Jensen was sure with her save.
     
    33:45
    Now both teams are playing in the full strength. Slovakia is playing great right now!
     
    33:27
    Another post hit by the Slovaks! What a thriller!
     
    32:13
    Goal for Team Slovakia!
    Unbelieveable, here comes the third one! Shot by Velickova was deflected by PETRA JURCOVA and luckily bounced behind the goal line! Assist: Martina Velickova.
     
    31:42
    But now another Slovak player gets a minor. Martina Muchova (SVK) – 2 minutes for women body checking. 4-on-4
     
    31:04
    Hidden shot from the blue line hit the post!
     
    30:24
    Power play for Slovakia! Too many Danish players on ice.
     
    29:57
    Slovakia cut the Danish lead and now we are going to watch some exciting play!
     
    28:07
    Goal for Team Slovakia!
    What an explosion on the Slovakian bench! This time it was PETRA JURCOVA in the breakaway and put the puck just between Jensen's pads! Assist: Miriam Mikeskova.
     
    27:43
    Goal for Team Slovakia!
    Finally some joy for the Slovaks and even in their short-handed play! Mikeskova sent MARTINA VELICKOVA in counterattack and the captain scores from the rebound! Assist: Miriam Mikeskova.
     
    27:24
    Huge pressure by Denmark doesn't end with another goal. Slovakia in four players.
     
    26:04
    Goal for Team Denmark!
    Viktoria Ihnatova was in the attack but her pass back was a very bad idea. MICHELLE WEIS got it and from the breakaway scores her second of the game! Assist: Marie Henriksen.
     
    25:33
    Not this way. Another penalty for Team Slovakia! Gabriela Zitnanska (SVK) – 2 minutes for roughing.
     
    25:23
    1:36 5-on-3 for Team Denmark! Martina Velickova (SVK) gets minor for delaying the game.
     
    24:59
    Michelle Brix Nielsen made some nice movement on the left side and was tripped. Minor penalty for Miriam Mikeskova (SVK).
     
    24:30
    Big mistake by Lenka Srokova gave the chance to women in red jerseys but Budajova was fast enough.
     
    23:55
    Slovakia full strength and after an opponent's icing is heading to Jensen's zone.
     
    22:49
    Wow, couple of great pad saves by Jana Budajova! The Danish were really strong in the blue circle.
     
    21:53
    Denmark is playing in the full strenght and will have their own power play. Gabriela Zitnanska (SVK) – 2 minutes for boarding.
     
    21:33
    Another good job, now by Denmark captain Marie Henriksen.
     
    20:44
    Slovakia continues in their power play but now Ihnatova's slap shot was easily deflected wide.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    Shots on goal in the 1st period:

    Denmark 12 – Slovakia 3
     
    What a hurricane! Team Slovakia needs to wake up very, very, very quickly, if they don't want to be relegated! Denmark scored four times in the first period and is heading to their second win of the tournament.

    Second period starts at 17:15.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:51
    Nicoline Jensen (DEN) – 2 minutes for slashing. Slovakia will start the second period in 5-on-4.
     
    19:29
    Goal for Team Denmark!
    Yes, now we see how important it was. It is 4-0! Very nice move by Henriksen who passed it to MICHELLE WEIS and Budajova recieved her first of the game. Assists: Marie Henriksen, Josefine Jakobsen.
     
    18:55
    First goal for Slovakia was now very close, but Ihnatova couldn't beat Jensen's right pad! That was important.
     
    18:21
    Denmark full strength. Another lazy power play from the Slovaks.
     
    17:47
    Puck is away from the Danish zone, Henriksen tried it alone.
     
    17:15
    Well, the Slovaks would really need to improve everything.
     
    16:17
    Now another penalty for Team Denmark. Josefine Persson (DEN) – 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    16:02
    Slovakia full strength. I think none of the opponents is now playing its game.
     
    15:12
    Some interesting combination, but every time the last pass by Denmark was very bad.
     
    14:21
    Denmark is playing at full strength and start their power play.
     
    13:55
    Now we will watch some four on four. Martina Velickova (SVK) – 2 minutes for interference.
     
    13:46
    Lisa Jensen had her right pad right on its place. Velickova's shot was very poor.
     
    13:08
    All shots were deflected and Slovakia couldn't capitalise from this huge opportunity.
     
    12:15
    This is not a good power play, but now we will see 5-on-3! Malene Frandsen (DEN) – 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    11:06
    Maria Olausson (DEN) – 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    10:39
    Change in the goal crease of Team Slovakia, Jana Budajova is now in the net.
     
    10:39
    Goal for Team Denmark!
    The Slovaks are now three goals behind, what a fantastic start by Team Denmark. MALENE FRANDSEN was ready for rebound and didn't give Kiapesova any chance. Assist: Julie Gregersen.
     
    10:04
    That was just sensational combination, but Simone Jacquet missed the net.
     
    09:07
    Now we will see first power play for Denmark. Martina Velickova (SVK) – 2 minutes for hooking. This is really not good for the Slovaks.
     
    07:37
    Goal for Team Denmark!
    Big mistake by Kezmarska on the blue line, another breakaway and second goal for Team Denmark! This time it was JOSEPHINE ASPERUP and Kiapesova was weak with her blocker. Assist: Josefine Jakobsen.
     
    07:10
    Barbora Kezmarska missed the pass and play is again wide from from Jensen.
     
    06:19
    Lisa Jensen has got one save already, now her teammates play very good.
     
    05:35
    Nicoline Jensen (DEN) – 2 minutes for women body checking. First power play for Slovakia.
     
    05:13
    Slovakia is still looking pretty nervous.
     
    03:54
    Goal for Team Denmark!
    Well-deserved lead for Denmark! It was JOSEFINE PERSSON, who found herself in another fast turnover and luckily pushed the puck between Kiapesova's pads. No assist.
     
    03:07
    Another one for Team Denmark. Nicoline Jensen's shot was deflected, but Kiapesova had very fast right pad.
     
    02:25
    We can't see any good combination after first goal chance.
     
    01:44
    Denmark is still the better team, but now their opponent has the puck.
     
    00:56
    First big opportunity of the game! Michelle Weiss was all alone in a breakaway, but couldn't beat Kiapesova.
     
    00:28
    After Slovakian offside here comes icing from Denmark.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Denmark: L. Jensen (Joa) – Frandsen, Gregersen, Densing, Jakobsen, Jacquet, Olausson, Langsager – Persson, Soendergaard, Asperup – Henriksen "C", Weis, J. Hansen – M. B. Nielsen, N. Jensen, S. Jensen – Glud, Russell, K. L. Nielsen. Coach: Denis Larsen.

    Slovakia: Kiapesova (Budajova) – Balasova, Kezmarska, Klimasova, Lalikova, Zitnanska, Ihnatova, Rakova, Turcsanyiova – Krajnakova, Srokova, Gapova – Mihalikova, Lucova, Mikeskova – Herichova, Jurcova, Velickova "C" – Muchova, Miskova, Pravlikova. Coach: Milan Skokan.

    Referees: Ariano-Lortie (CAN) – Inoue (JPN), Mala (CZE).
     
    Hello! This should be really an important match for Team Slovakia, which is here at women's championship still without a point. They lost with Norway 3-6 and with France 1-3, allthough in the second game they won the first period.

    Denmark showed us a great turnover in their first game with Austria (5-4 OT). Then they started very badly with Norway and better performance in the second half wasn't enough to get some points (1-5).
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 16:30.
    Commentary by

    Martin Voltr

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 4. Persson, 8. Asperup (Jakobsen), 11. Frandsen (Gregersen), 20. Weis (Henriksen, Jakobsen), 27. Weis (Henriksen) – 28. Velickova (Mikeskova), 29. Jurcova (Mikeskova), 33. Jurcova (Velickova)

    Denmark: L. Jensen (Joa) – Frandsen, Gregersen, Densing, Jakobsen, Jacquet, Olausson, Langsager – Persson, Soendergaard, Asperup – Henriksen "C", Weis, J. Hansen – M. B. Nielsen, N. Jensen, S. Jensen – Glud, Russell, K. L. Nielsen. Coach: Denis Larsen.
    Slovakia2: Kiapesova (11. Budajova) – Balasova, Kezmarska, Klimasova, Lalikova, Zitnanska, Ihnatova, Rakova, Turcsanyiova – Krajnakova, Srokova, Gapova – Mihalikova, Lucova, Mikeskova – Herichova, Jurcova, Velickova "C" – Muchova, Miskova, Pravlikova. Coach: Milan Skokan.
    Referees: Ariano-Lortie (CAN) – Inoue (JPN), Mala (CZE).