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, 16:30Women's World Championship Divison I
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 16:30.
     
    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).
     
    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).
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:28
    After Slovakian offside here comes icing from Denmark.
     
    00:56
    First big opportunity of the game! Michelle Weiss was all alone in a breakaway, but couldn't beat Kiapesova.
     
    01:44
    Denmark is still the better team, but now their opponent has the puck.
     
    02:25
    We can't see any good combination after first goal chance.
     
    03:07
    Another one for Team Denmark. Nicoline Jensen's shot was deflected, but Kiapesova had very fast right pad.
     
    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.
     
    05:13
    Slovakia is still looking pretty nervous.
     
    05:35
    Nicoline Jensen (DEN) – 2 minutes for women body checking. First power play for Slovakia.
     
    06:19
    Lisa Jensen has got one save already, now her teammates play very good.
     
    07:10
    Barbora Kezmarska missed the pass and play is again wide from from Jensen.
     
    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.
     
    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.
     
    10:04
    That was just sensational combination, but Simone Jacquet missed 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.
     
    10:39
    Change in the goal crease of Team Slovakia, Jana Budajova is now in the net.
     
    11:06
    Maria Olausson (DEN) – 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    12:15
    This is not a good power play, but now we will see 5-on-3! Malene Frandsen (DEN) – 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    13:08
    All shots were deflected and Slovakia couldn't capitalise from this huge opportunity.
     
    13:46
    Lisa Jensen had her right pad right on its place. Velickova's shot was very poor.
     
    13:55
    Now we will watch some four on four. Martina Velickova (SVK) – 2 minutes for interference.
     
    14:21
    Denmark is playing at full strength and start their power play.
     
    15:12
    Some interesting combination, but every time the last pass by Denmark was very bad.
     
    16:02
    Slovakia full strength. I think none of the opponents is now playing its game.
     
    16:17
    Now another penalty for Team Denmark. Josefine Persson (DEN) – 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    17:15
    Well, the Slovaks would really need to improve everything.
     
    17:47
    Puck is away from the Danish zone, Henriksen tried it alone.
     
    18:21
    Denmark full strength. Another lazy power play from the Slovaks.
     
    18:55
    First goal for Slovakia was now very close, but Ihnatova couldn't beat Jensen's right pad! That was important.
     
    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.
     
    19:51
    Nicoline Jensen (DEN) – 2 minutes for slashing. Slovakia will start the second period in 5-on-4.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    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.
     
    Shots on goal in the 1st period:

    Denmark 12 – Slovakia 3
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    20:44
    Slovakia continues in their power play but now Ihnatova's slap shot was easily deflected wide.
     
    21:33
    Another good job, now by Denmark captain Marie Henriksen.
     
    21:53
    Denmark is playing in the full strenght and will have their own power play. Gabriela Zitnanska (SVK) – 2 minutes for boarding.
     
    22:49
    Wow, couple of great pad saves by Jana Budajova! The Danish were really strong in the blue circle.
     
    23:55
    Slovakia full strength and after an opponent's icing is heading to Jensen's zone.
     
    24:30
    Big mistake by Lenka Srokova gave the chance to women in red jerseys but Budajova was fast enough.
     
    24:59
    Michelle Brix Nielsen made some nice movement on the left side and was tripped. Minor penalty for Miriam Mikeskova (SVK).
     
    25:23
    1:36 5-on-3 for Team Denmark! Martina Velickova (SVK) gets minor for delaying the game.
     
    25:33
    Not this way. Another penalty for Team Slovakia! Gabriela Zitnanska (SVK) – 2 minutes for roughing.
     
    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.
     
    27:24
    Huge pressure by Denmark doesn't end with another goal. Slovakia in four players.
     
    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.
     
    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.
     
    29:57
    Slovakia cut the Danish lead and now we are going to watch some exciting play!
     
    30:24
    Power play for Slovakia! Too many Danish players on ice.
     
    31:04
    Hidden shot from the blue line hit the post!
     
    31:42
    But now another Slovak player gets a minor. Martina Muchova (SVK) – 2 minutes for women body checking. 4-on-4
     
    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.
     
    33:27
    Another post hit by the Slovaks! What a thriller!
     
    33:45
    Now both teams are playing in the full strength. Slovakia is playing great right now!
     
    34:43
    Again Petra Jurcova tried to deflect the puck but this time Jensen was sure with her save.
     
    34:59
    Power play for the Slovaks! Michelle Weis (DEN) – 2 minutes for women body checking.
     
    35:45
    Very easy save by Lisa Jensen and faceoff in her zone.
     
    36:06
    53 second 5-on-3 for Team Slovakia! Josefine Jakobsen (DEN) – minor for delaying the game. Now or never!
     
    36:32
    Two big shots by Gabriela Zitnanska but now the puck is outside of the zone.
     
    37:02
    Denmark is playing in four.
     
    37:47
    Pravlikova, then Veliskova could have cut the lead to one. Denied by Lisa Jensen!
     
    38:16
    Team Denmark is playing at full strength.
     
    38:35
    But just for a short while. Julie Gregersen (DEN) – 2 minutes for holding. Another big opportunity!
     
    39:23
    Fantastic block by Josefine Jakobsen on a shot by Zitnanska.
     
    39:26
    Again very long 5-on-3 opportunity for the Slovaks! Josefine Jakobsen (DEN) – 2 minutes for tripping.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    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.
     
    Shots on goal in the 2nd period (together):

    Denmark 9 (21) – Slovakia 15 (18)
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    40:11
    Slovakia plays the remaining time of their big power play.
     
    40:40
    But now Denmark plays in four.
     
    41:16
    Icing by Team Slovaka. Just 10 more seconds.
     
    41:39
    Demnark plays in full strength. Now they have to stay in five players on the ice, this is for sure.
     
    42:39
    Hey, they don't listen. Malene Frandsen (DEN) – 2 minutes for slashing.
     
    43:45
    Deflected shot goes wide. The Slovaks couldn't stay in big pressure as well as in the second period.
     
    44:51
    Denmark is playing at full strength and has some shots on Jana Budajova.
     
    45:09
    Fast counterattack by Slovakia, then immediately a breakaway for the opponent. None of them was successful.
     
    46:08
    Jakobsen and Weis again all alone. Budajova holds the Slovak hopes!
     
    46:39
    Klimasova's slap shot was deflected to the protective net.
     
    47:04
    Puk was wildly bouncing towards Lisa Jensen but ref didn't see it and whistled the play down.
     
    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!
     
    49:17
    The Danish don't want to make a mistake and are playing very well at the moment.
     
    49:58
    And they get their power play too. Petra Pravlikova (SVK) – 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    50:33
    Offside whistled down when Denmark tried to invent something.
     
    51:12
    Josefine Jakobsen shot after a great slalom, Budajova makes a save with her shoulder.
     
    52:25
    A couple of players lied on ice but Slovakia didn't manage to reboud the puck.
     
    53:08
    Petra Jurcova wasn't fast enough to reach the puck. Icing Slovakia.
     
    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.
     
    54:54
    Denmark has to try it again and again, their combination isn't good.
     
    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.
     
    56:10
    Slovakia plays at full strength and now they must start their final pressure!
     
    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.
     
    58:35
    Still the puck is in the Slovak zone.
     
    59:18
    Team Denmark is going for the victory.
     
    59:45
    Icing Slovakia. Last faceoff of the game?
     
    59:59
    Yes.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    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.
     
    Shots on goal in the 3rd period (overall):

    Denmark 11 (32) – Slovakia 5 (23)
     
    Bye for now but stay ready to watch the crucial evening game between Czech Republic and Norway! (18:39:28)

    Martin Voltr

    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).