Canada2 – Finland 3:5 (end) | Australia – Latvia 5:1 (end) | Slovakia2 – xxx 7:1 (end)
Hungary – Brazil 3:6 (end) | Sweden2 – Germany2 4:3 (after OT) | Slovenia2 – Croatia 5:0 (end)
USA – Czech Republic 5:4 (end) | Austria – Japan2 8:2 (end)
final
Canada2
3:5 (2:1, 0:1, 0:2, 1:1)
Finland
Monday 02.06.2014, 13:00 • ČEZ Arena, Pardubice, Czech Republic • IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 13:00.
     
    IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship is now in the second day of its programme and as a first game, we will watch two teams which won their yesterday's matches – Canada versus Finland.
     
    The Northamericans had a tough game against Germany. Germans took the lead on the power-play at 5:04, but Canada managed to tie the score early and then in the last two periods finished the turnover. Thanks to Woods, Foote and Terry they won 3-1.
     
    Game between Finland and Sweden brought us much more interesting goal progress. Suomi took the lead three times, Tre Kronor always got back. But for the fourth time they didn't, the Finnish won the third period 3-0 and whole match 7-4. No doubt it was a valuable victory, Sweden is the defending silver medalist.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Canada: Leggat (Nixon) – Woods, Corbeil, Sheen, Foote – Terry, Hammond, French, Henderson – Baumgartner, Luscombe, Carlson, Rauckman – Draper. Coach: Jason Stephens.

    Finland: Taponen (Hovi) – Penttinen, Aalto, Joki-Erkkilä – Markkanen, Pukka, Strömberg, Laakkonen – Saarinen, Partanen, Virtala, Pellinen – Lohtander, Miettinen. Coach: Timu Nurmberg.

    Referees: Scott (AUS), Pering (GBR).
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:46
    Nice pass to Markus Jokinen, who was all alone in front of Leggat. But he didn't have much time to make some move.
     
    00:57
    Goal for Team Canada!
    Pretty fast goal after the face-off. KYLE SHEEN grabbed the puck between the circles and even Taponen made a save, the puck went into the net! Assists: Thomas Woods, Josh Foote.
     
    02:21
    Finnish team tried to response quickly, Leggat had to make an incredible save on Pellinen!
     
    03:25
    The game is very offensive and all the fans must enjoy it. We can see a dangerous shot almost every ten seconds.
     
    04:06
    Now the play is whistled down for an offside by Team Finland.
     
    04:50
    Goal for Team Canada!
    Finland made a mistake in the attack zone and they recieve the second one! JORDAN DRAPER in 2-on-1 breakaway decided to shoot by himself and Taponen was short. No assist.
     
    06:07
    What a save by Brett Leggat with his catching glove! However, Canada is going to play short-handed.
     
    06:07
    Dave Hammond (CAN) – minor for tripping.
     
    06:55
    Shot by Jesse Saarinen went just centimeters wide, Marko Virtala then had the puck too far ahead of him.
     
    07:46
    No more shots on Brett Leggat, Canada plays at full strength.
     
    08:46
    Finland is now forechecking very well and the Canadians have big problems.
     
    09:03
    Kim Strömberg could have capitalized from that, but another great save by Leggat!
     
    09:13
    Goal for Team Finland!
    Well-deserved goal for Finland! MARKO VIRTALA made a move and from the left circle sent a low shot. Leggat now cannot be satisfied with his save. Assists: Jesse Saarinen, Ossi Pellinen.
     
    10:30
    Wow, what an amazing save now! Juho Joki-Erkkilä had an empty net, but Brett Leggat was there!
     
    11:23
    The Finns gained momentum in the end of the period.
     
    12:00
    1st period finished.
     
    First period brought us a very entertaining inline hockey. Finland responed to Canadian start and is now only one goal behind.
     
    12:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    12:54
    Canada tries to make some combination, but has no space even in their zone.
     
    14:02
    Finland is now the better team, just waits for the right moment.
     
    14:58
    However, it was Dave Hammond, who tried his luck from the right side. There wasn't any free space.
     
    15:56
    First power-play for Canada. Juho Joki-Erkkilä (FIN) gets called for holding.
     
    16:30
    Play is whistled down, the net is out of its position.
     
    16:58
    Maple Leafs don't shoot, that's their problem.
     
    17:28
    Goal for Team Finland!
    Canada made a big mistake in the power-play and Finland ties te game! 2-on-1 breakaway was finished by CAMILO MIETTINEN right by the second post. Assist: Marko Virtala.
     
    19:33
    The play is quite even, but if there is some dangerous action, it is always thanks to Finns.
     
    20:37
    Whole Finnish bench desperately wanted the refs to make a call, but their player wasn't fouled.
     
    21:43
    Camilo Mierinen tried it alone on the left side, his shot was deflected wide.
     
    22:42
    Now Jokinen tipped the shot by his teammate, but, in fact, he nearly stopped the puck.
     
    23:33
    Too many passes by the Canadians, French had to shoot in my opinon.
     
    23:55
    Great oportunity for Chris Terry. Juha Taponen made an unbelieveable save like Dominik Hasek!
     
    24:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    The Canadians weren't out on their own, Finland got a deserved tying goal and could have scored more. But the Northamericans then improved their game and we are really looking forward to the second half.
     
    Shots on goal in the first half:

    Canada 14 – Finland 17
     
    24:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    25:10
    Dave Hammond had a big chance, but the play was whistled down before. Chris Terry (CAN) – minor penalty for tripping.
     
    25:49
    Shot by some of the Finns was deflected into the protective net.
     
    26:20
    Jesse Saarinen hit the post!
     
    26:58
    Brett Leggat had to make a save with his helmet, now his team plays at full strength.
     
    27:40
    Thomas Woods collided with his opponent and then hit Juha Taponen unluckily. The goalie is OK.
     
    28:26
    Goal for Team Finland!
    Finland completely turns the score on their own side! Three players were heading forward and KIM STRÖMBERG tried it from between the circles. Brett Leggat was short on that! Assist: Mikko Pukka.
     
    30:09
    Another fast Finnish breakaway is stopped, the net is out of its position.
     
    31:32
    Laakkonen and Woods were in huge opportunities in five seconds, but the score is still 2-3!
     
    31:47
    Chris Rauckman (CAN) gets minor penalty for interference on the goalie. That wasn't much nice.
     
    32:45
    Fantastic Brett Leggat on a chance by Laakkonen!
     
    32:56
    Goal for Team Finland!
    But now Leggat was too short and the Finns are taking a two-goal lead! Laakkonen passed the puck to the center ice where KIM STRÖMBERG was ready to shoot it without compromises into the net! Assists: Janne Laakkonen, Sami Markkanen.
     
    34:44
    Now the play has slowed down a bit.
     
    36:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    Well, the Finns are now ahead of two goals. I'm not sure if Canada will be able to tie the game.
     
    36:01
    Start of 4th period.
     
    38:12
    Time is running up and Canadians still don't have any good opportunity.
     
    39:08
    This could be the right moment. Jesse Saarinen (FIN) gets minor for hooking.
     
    39:42
    Hammond hit the crossbar with his slap shot!
     
    40:39
    Finlans is playing at full strength and still holds the lead. Icing by Team Canada.
     
    41:40
    This period is maybe the least interesting for the fans.
     
    42:23
    The goal construction also helped to Brett Leggat after a shot by Marko Virtala.
     
    42:56
    Another tough moment for the Finns. Mikko Pukka (FIN) gets called for slashing.
     
    42:56
    Time-out for Team Canada!
     
    43:25
    Goal for Team Canada!
    It's there, the Canadians are one goal behind! Hammond passed the puck to CHRIS TERRY and his slap shot found a little space in the net! Assists: Dave Hammond, Kyle Sheen.
     
    44:27
    Leggat also has to be attentive after a good shot by Sami Markkanen.
     
    45:14
    Tough situation for Canada. Kirk French (CAN) gets called for tripping.
     
    46:03
    Leggat made an easy save and his teammates cleared the puck far away.
     
    46:38
    Now Brett Leggat made the save on a shot by Petri Partanen look easy.
     
    47:08
    Leggat on the bench, Canada plays 5-on-4!
     
    47:35
    Goal for Team Finland!
    The Finns missed the empty net for the first time, but seconds after that they were much more accurate. Easy goal for SAMI MARKKANEN. No assist.
     
    48:00
    Game over.
     
    Good game! Canada couldn't hold the fast lead 2-0 and Finland turned it completely over. That means Suomi have six points after two really tough matches!

    Players of the game are Brett Leggat and Kim Strömberg. (14:27:30)
    Commentary by

    Martin Voltr

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 1. Sheen (Woods, Foote), 5. Draper, 44. Terry (Hammond, Sheen) – 10. Virtala (Saarinen, Pellinen), 18. Miettinen (Virtala), 29. Strömberg (Pukka), 33. Strömberg (Laakkonen, Markkanen), 48. Markkanen

    Canada2: Leggat (Nixon) – Woods, Corbeil, Sheen, Foote – Terry, Hammond, French, Henderson – Baumgartner, Luscombe, Carlson, Rauckman – Draper. Coach: Jason Stephens.
    Finland: Taponen (Hovi) – Penttinen, Aalto, Joki-Erkkilä – Markkanen, Pukka, Strömberg, Laakkonen – Saarinen, Partanen, Virtala, Pellinen – Lohtander, Miettinen. Coach: Timu Nurmberg.
    Referees: Scott (AUS), Pering (GBR)