Finland – Czech Republic | 2:1 (2:0 after SO) | | | Sweden2 – Russia | 2:0 (end) |
after shootout (2:0)
Finland
2:1
(1:0, 0:1, 0:0 - 0:0)
Czech Republic
Alan Ilijic
Goals and assists:
7. Keränen (Teräväinen), dec. p.s. Keränen – 35. Růžička (Klepiš, Vondrka)
Referees: Björk, Sjöqvist – Pihlblad, Haster
Attendance: 913
Penalty missed:
Finland:
Rinne (Saros) – Pokka, Ohtamaa, Jormakka, Immonen, Huhtala – Hietanen, Mäntylä, Keränen, Teräväinen, Komarov – Lajunen, Korpikari, Pöysti, Sallinen T., Pakarainen – Marttinen, Kivistö, Sallinen J., Wirtanen, Savinainen
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Coach:
Czech Republic: Salák (Kovář J.) – Jordán, Kolář, Rolinek, Hudler, Jágr – Vitásek, Zámorský, Vondrka, Klepiš, Petružálek – Krejčík, Jank, Gulaš, Kousal, Radil – Mojžíš, Kovář L., Buchtele, Zaťovič, Kašpar – Růžička
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Coach:
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Coach:
Czech Republic: Salák (Kovář J.) – Jordán, Kolář, Rolinek, Hudler, Jágr – Vitásek, Zámorský, Vondrka, Klepiš, Petružálek – Krejčík, Jank, Gulaš, Kousal, Radil – Mojžíš, Kovář L., Buchtele, Zaťovič, Kašpar – Růžička
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Coach:
Referees: Björk, Sjöqvist – Pihlblad, Haster
Attendance: 913
Faceoffs: FIN 1 (40), CZE 2 (18)
Possession: FIN 34:46, CZE 30:14.
Shootout will begin shortly, the Zamboni first needs to clear the ice.
Faceoffs: FIN 9 (39), CZE 5 (16)
Penalties: FIN 2 (6), CZE 0 (6)
Powerplay: FIN 0/3, CZE 0/3.
Overtime will begin shortly.
Faceoffs: FIN 14 (30), CZE 3 (11)
Penalties: FIN 2 (4), CZE 2 (6)
Powerplay: FIN 0/3, CZE 0/2
Possession: FIN 22:30, CZE 17:30.
Third period coming up at approx. 14:11 CET, 16:11 MSK, 08:11 EDT.
Finally a goal for the Czech Republic. A great breakaway opportunity over the left wing and towards the slot, Jakub Klepis sent a feed to the opposite side of the slot and MARTIN RUZICKA scored the tip in through the five hole.
Assist: Jakub Klepis, Michal Vondrka.
The Czechs haven't now scored for 83:58 and in that period have conceded seven goals. Their last goal was Jakub Petruzalek's winner against Sweden the first day of the Oddset Hockey Games.
Faceoffs: FIN 16, CZE 8
Penalties: FIN 2, CZE 4
Powerplay: FIN 0/1 (2nd penalty taken into 2nd period), CZE 0/1
Possession: FIN 10:28, CZE 09:32.
Second period coming up at around 13:22 CET, 15:22 MSK, 07:22 EDT.
But now they couldn't defend. MICHAEL KERANEN got a smooth pass on the left sideboards, deked out Micheal Jordan in front and beat Salak from close range on the left post.
Assist: Teuvo Teravainen.
Finland: Rinne (Saros) – Pokka, Ohtamaa, Jormakka, Immonen, Huhtala – Hietanen, Mäntylä, Keränen, Teräväinen, Komarov – Lajunen, Korpikari, Pöysti, Sallinen T., Pakarainen – Marttinen, Kivistö, Sallinen J., Wirtanen, Savinainen
Czech Republic: Salák (Kovář J.) – Jordán, Kolář, Rolinek, Hudler, Jágr – Vitásek, Zámorský, Vondrka, Klepiš, Petružálek – Krejčík, Jank, Gulaš, Kousal, Radil – Mojžíš, Kovář L., Buchtele, Zaťovič, Kašpar – Růžička
Referees: Björk, Sjöqvist – Pihlblad, Haster.
Team Finland are in search of their 5th consecutive win in the EHT, while the Czechs yesterday broke a four-game unbeaten record.
Pekka Rinne is expected to get a start today for Finland, while Vladimir Ruzicka will probably think twice about his choice of the netminder.