Czech Republic B – France2 5:1 (end) | Slovakia2 – Germany2 17:4 (end) | Italy veterans – Australia 16:0 (end)
xxx – Slovakia2 3:6 (end) | France2 – Italy veterans 6:4 (end) | Czech Republic – xxx 16:1 (end)
final
Czech Republic B
5:1 (2:1, 3:0)
France2
Thursday 22.05.2014, 10:00 • Eden stadium, Prague • Inline Hockey Masters World Cup
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 10:00.
     
    After two years, the Veterans Inline Hockey World Championships is back in the Czech Republic. After Beroun, which hosted this tournament in 2011, now it's up to Prague and Eden stadium.

    For the opening game, we'll be watching a game between the Czech Republic B and France.

    The one, who should win this one are the French. With gold medals from 2012 and 2013, they are aspiring for defending their position once again.

    However, there is a question about what can we await to see by the weaker of two Czech teams. In this game, they won't have surely anything to lose and also, they'll have a support on the stands.
     
    We've just heard the national anthems of both sides.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Czech Republic B: Toman (Rivnac) – Kojecky, Kolinsky, Polivka – Kazlepka, Pulpan, Resler, Ulrich, Volesky, Janeba, Svejda, Broz.

    France: Laruelle (Voyneau) – Collet, Garcia, Gleise, Hostei, Leseur, Richard – Desroches, Fayault, Guiheux, Johais, Neau, Ostein, Spinetti, Reigner.

    Referees: Colcouc, Gufier.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:41
    The Czechs have settled in the offensive zone for now.
     
    01:43
    Polivka's pass didn't find any of his teammates. Puck goes to the French.
     
    02:36
    Volesky's shot from left circle forced Laruelle to perform his first two saves.
     
    03:30
    Similar position for Spinetti on the other side. But Toman makes his first stop to puck as well.
     
    04:43
    Desroches's shot went too wide.
     
    05:22
    The Czechs clear the zone. France starts over from behind its own goal.
     
    06:21
    The French went to 2 on 1. However, Guiheux missed the target.
     
    06:59
    Attempt of Spinetti was blocked away.
     
    08:07
    Goal for Team France!
    Fayault found BEJNAMIN DESROCHES with a fine pass behind the defensmen and Toman didn't have much chance to react against a quick shot just beneath the bar – 0:1.
    Assist: Paul Fayault.
     
    08:55
    Laurell had some problems with Ulrich's shot, but in the end, he managed to hold the ball.
     
    09:41
    Next offensive effort of France didn't lead to accurate finish.
     
    10:25
    Spinetti got a great pass from behind the goal, but Toman managed to move very quickly and locked his net for a moment!
     
    11:34
    Bad passing play by the French was well read by Kolinsky. However, his upcoming shot wasn't accurate enough.
     
    12:21
    The Czechs try to pass their way through, but well organised defense of France don't give them many opportunities.
     
    13:35
    France play with the puck in the neutral zone.
     
    13:50
    Toman kept the puck after deflected attempt by Ostein. There'll be a face-off in the Czech zone.
     
    14:48
    Goal for Team Czech Republic B!
    And now it's even! Broz found lonely KAREL KOLINSKY, who just tapped the puck into the open net to grab the equaliser – 1:1!
    Assist: Ludek Broz.
     
    15:38
    The French appeared in another 2-on-1 situation, but they didn't play it well. Bad pass was picked up by Toman.
     
    16:54
    Broz was waiting for the pass in front of the French goal, but he missed the puck in the right moment.
     
    17:48
    And again! This time, the French managed to hit a post during their 2-on-1!
     
    18:22
    Hostei's dump-in was covered by Toman.
     
    19:18
    Goal for Team Czech Republic B!
    JAROSLAV JANEBA slipped through the defense and scored on near post with a nice shot from right circle – 2:1!
    Without assist.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    Both teams were careful in the first half. The Czechs are a great opponent for France and even they were losing, they managed to turn the scoreline around thanks to Kolinsky and Janeba.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    20:39
    France turned up the heat a little and Toman had to make two great saves right in the beginning.
     
    21:34
    The Czechs managed to clear the zone for a while.
     
    22:35
    Spinetti failed in a clear goal-scoring opportunity! He was almost on the crease with a puck, but missed.
     
    24:02
    Goal for Team Czech Republic B!
    In Czech, there's a saying, that if you fail in a great chance, the opponent will score and that's just what happened. TOMAS KAZLEPKA took the puck out of the French and scored with a nice shot just above the blocker of Laruelle!
    Without assist!
     
    25:01
    Kolinsky tried his luck from between the circles, but Laurelle stopped the puck.
     
    26:31
    The home team defends well and even though its players don't play with puck, the don't let their opponent into their zone.
     
    27:01
    However Ostein managed to get past them and made Toman peform a really great glove save!
     
    27:47
    Kojecky didn't have much space among the opponent players, but managed to release a shot and hit a bar!
     
    28:43
    There comes a first penalty. Coletto (FRA) was sent out for interference and the Czech team will have a chance with powerplay.
     
    30:43
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    31:05
    The Czechs didn't get close to goal during their powerplay, but they still play on puck.
     
    32:03
    Spinetti's shot tried tu surprise Toman, but the Czech goaltender was ready.
     
    32:43
    Goal for Team Czech Republic B!
    Nice combination by the Czechs ended up with a fourth goal in Laruelle's net. TOMAS KAZLEPKA's hard shot found his way into the goal – 4:1!
    Assist: Petr Polivka.
     
    32:43
    Substitution in the Czech goal crease. Toman will take a break, Rivnac is in.
     
    34:05
    Rivnac made his first save. The French are still trying to make something with a result.
     
    35:59
    Ostein (FRA) gets a minor penalty and the chances of France are tightening.
     
    36:21
    Fayault got into a solo breakaway, but Rivnac robbed him with a perfect blocker save!
     
    37:59
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    38:22
    The Czechs hold the puck behind their own net. It's pretty much decided.
     
    39:34
    Goal for Team Czech Republic B!
    One more goal! Just before the final whistle, TOMAS KAZLEPKA completed a hattrick!
    Assist: Ludek Broz.
     
    40:00
    Game over.
     
    First game of the tournament offered a little surprise. Defending champion from France had to neal before the Czech reserve team, who managed to turn the scoreline after losing 0:1 with five goals in a row.
     
    Second game of the Veterans Worlds in Inline hockey will be played between the Germans and the Slovaks.

    In previous years, the Slovaks were reguralry in the middle of table, but last year in Italy, they won bronze medals.

    It's hard to say, what we can await, because Germany will play this tournament for the very first time. (11:47:48)
    Commentary by

    Marek Kratochvíl

    CZ@marekratochvil

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 15. Kolinsky (Broz), 20. Janeba, 25. Kazlepka, 33. Kazlepka (Polivka), 40. Kazlepka (Broz) – 9. Desroches (Fayault)

    Czech Republic B: Toman (33. Rivnac) – Kojecky, Kolinsky, Polivka – Kazlepka, Pulpan, Resler, Ulrich, Volesky, Janeba, Svejda, Broz
    France2: Laruelle (Voyneau) – Collet, Garcia, Gleise, Hostei, Leseur, Richard – Desroches, Fayault, Guiheux, Johais, Neau, Ostein, Spinetti, Reigner
    Referees: Colcouc, Gufier