Canada – USA 2:1 (end) | Great Britain – Italy 1:0 (end) | Czech Republic – Slovakia 2:1 (1:0 after SO)
after shootout (1:0)
Czech Republic
2:1 (1:0, 0:1, 0:0)
Slovakia
Monday 05.06.2017, 16:00 • Tipsport arena, Pardubice • World Cup (women) • Skupina W
     
    The Czechs win even their third game in tournament. This time after shootouts over Slovakia that managed to beat Canada but then failed against both USA and the Czech Republic. Lucie Manhartova scored the game winning shot on Tomcikova.

    Best players:
    Denisa Krizova (CZE)
    Barbora Kezmarska (SVK) (17:53:31)
     
    Game over.
    Manhartová (CZE) - 2:1
     
    Czech Republic has won after the penalty shoot-out.
    LUCIE MANHARTOVA was the only goal scorer in the shootouts with a nice shot just above Tomcikova's right pad and beneath the blocker.
     
    3. series
    1:0
    Michaela VRSKOVA fails.
     
    2. series
    1:0
    Lucie MANHARTOVA scores.
     
    2. series
    0:0
    Barbora KEZMARSKA fails.
     
    1. series
    0:0
    Vendula PRIBYLOVA fails.
     
    1. series
    0:0
    Jana KAPUSTOVA fails.
     
    Start of shootout.
     
    Shots on goal: 31-8
     
    Third period ended with no goals which means this game will be decided in the shootouts.
     
    45:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    44:25
    Zechovska caught a long dump in and let go for a teammate, but it's Slovaks who collect it in the end.
     
    43:51
    Dzurinova stepped in goal crease and forces her team to leave the zone.
     
    43:23
    Even Zechovska makes one more save with the game closing down in third.
     
    42:46
    A big portion of luck for the Slovaks as well. Krizova's shot from the slot gets deflected up high and slowly fells on top of goal right behind top post. Tomcikova would never get there on time.
    42:38
     
    42:38
    Krizova and Manhartova got into a 2-on-1 situation in front of Tomcikova, both girls traded passes for Manhartova to finish but Tomcikova makes an excellent save to her left post!
     
    41:55
    Long distance shot from Herzigova goes straight to the glove of Tomcikova. Just like many more before.
     
    41:44
    Time out for team Czech Republic.
     
    41:44
    Ledlova looked for her teammate on crease, but Tomcikova caught the pass before she could get there.
     
    40:57
    Both teams are more careful as the regulation is getting closer to end.
     
    39:47
    Another icing from the Slovaks.
     
    39:00
    Ledlova wanted to put the ball deep with a help of glass but threw it out of the rink.
     
    Today's attendance is 448.
     
    37:42
    Bad passes from the Czechs in third period prevent them from getting more action in front of Tomcikova.
     
    36:59
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    36:21
    Tomcikova didn't catch a loose ball on crease and Krizova almost tapped it in through five hole. Bad luck for the Czech forward.
     
    35:55
    The Czechs are not as dominant in first two periods right now.
     
    34:45
    Now it's team Czech Republic with icing.
    34:22
     
    34:22
    Great defensive work from Manhartova who stopped another rush right now.
     
    33:41
    Dzurinova got into a solo coast to coast run but couldn't beat Zechovska with a shot!
     
    33:31
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    32:45
    Stasova was in a great position for a shot in between circles, but couldn't hit the ball well and Zechovska makes an easy save.
     
    31:36
    Vargova dumps it on Zechovska from red line, but there is no one to press so the Czechs can play.
     
    30:26
    The ball goes off Krajnakova and out of bounds.
     
    30:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Shots on goal after 2 period: 24-4
     
    Second period brought one goal as well, only now on the other side. Barbora Kezmarska made it tied at one. Slovaks could have add more with a two-women advantage, but Czechs were great with penalty kill.

    Next period starts at 17:16.
     
    30:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    29:04
    Tomcikova covers the ball in front of the Czech players reaching for a tap-in after blueline shot.
     
    28:03
    Rullova suffered a minor leg injury when running into Pravlikova. Hopefully, she can carry on.
     
    28:03
    Penalty for Slovakia (Petra Pravlikova – 2 min., Interference).
     
    27:48
    Team Czech Republic is at full strength.
     
    26:56
    Rullova singlehandedly spent all of the remaining time of double penalty in the offensive zone with a ball on stick. Great effort. She even got tripped but the referees won't be giving a minor now.
     
    26:31
    Intentional goal crease violation from the Slovaks move the game in front of Tomcikova.
     
    26:21
    Now Pravlikova couldn't catch a quick pass alongside red line and the game is out of the zone.
     
    26:04
    The Czechs win the face off but can't get it out.
     
    25:48
    71 seconds of 5-on-3 power play for Slovakia!
     
    25:48
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Karolina Kosinova – 2 min., Tripping).
     
    24:59
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Lucie Manhartova – 2 min., Slashing).
     
    24:56
    Icing of team Slovakia.
    24:34
     
    24:34
    Another save from Tomcikova.
     
    23:42
    Manhartova had a good chance with a shot from right circle. Tomcikova stopped it but couldn't hold on the ball and Manhartova reached for a rebound. That went again just inches wide of right post.
     
    23:20
    More pressure from the Czechs. Lots of shots with good screening makes it difficult for Tomcikova.
     
    22:29
    Fricova misses the net and Tomcikova gathers the ball after bouncing from back board.
     
    21:57
    Icing of team Czech Republic with only seconds left of power play.
     
    21:45
    Slovaks make the clearance.
     
    21:02
    The Czechs were inside Slovak crease and the referees move the game out of the zone.
     
    20:04
    Penalty for Slovakia (Barbora Kezmarska – 2 min., Roughing).
    19:45 Kežmarská (SVK) - 1:1
     
    19:45
    Goal for Team Slovakia!
    It's tied! Kapustova took a shot from right circle, the ball was stopped right in front of goal where BARBORA KEZMARSKA found it and immediately sent it on net. She hit the gap at near post – 1-1. Assisted by Jana Kapustova, Iveta Frühauf.
     
    18:38
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Petra Kvasnickova – 2 min., Women Body-Checking).
     
    17:42
    But they lost it and the Czechs went into a 2 on 1 rush. Lalikova made an important poke check as the lone defender to prevent any danger.
     
    17:11
    The Slovaks have some time with ball finally.
     
    16:24
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    15:45
    Kosinova's attempt gets deflected just in front of Tomcikova and goes just inches high of goal.
     
    15:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    The Czechs lead 17-2 on shots on goal so far in the game.
     
    First period is over. The Czechs lead the Slovaks 1-0 thanks to Denisa Krizova whose solo run from 10th minute of game ended up with a backhanded shot for goal.

    Next period starts at 16:36 CET.
     
    15:00
    1st period finished.
     
    14:45
    Krizova tried to go round the goal and surprise Tomcikova but couldn't get there as quickly as needed.
     
    13:52
    Drzmiskova gave it a go with slap shot, but shoots wide. The Czechs stay in the zone.
    12:50
     
    12:50
    A nice hidden shot from Kosinova aims for far post, but just misses.
     
    11:59
    Icing of team Slovakia.
     
    10:58
    Hyksova made a similar chance now, she went for backhand as well but Tomcikova didn't let her score.
    09:32 Křížová (CZE) - 1:0
     
    09:32
    Goal for Team Czech Republic!
    The Czechs take the lead! DENISA KRIZOVA made a run down the left side and alongside the goal line. As she got close to the goal, Tomcikova tried to poke the ball away from her but missed and Krizova put it behind her with backhand. Nice solo effort – 1-0. Assisted by Vendula Pribylova.
     
    08:58
    Meanwhile Slovakia managed to kill their second penalty.
     
    08:33
    Lenka Krajnakova suffered some minor chin or neck injury. Hopefully it won't be anything serious.
     
    08:01
    Krizova tried her luck from behind blue line but one timed the ball so high it ended up in the safety net above goal.
     
    07:27
    Jana Kapustova got into a breakaway and finished it quite well. Zechovska was forced to make her first save with blocker.
     
    07:14
    Pribylova tried to shovel the ball in through the legs of Tomcikova, but there was no space.
     
    06:48
    Penalty for Slovakia (Bench minor penalty – Too Many Players on the Rink). Penalty served by Diana Görögova.
     
    06:04
    Rullova throws the ball on net and Kvasnickova gets a piece of it for a deflection. However, it was not a dangerous one really for Tomcikova.
     
    05:07
    Slovakia is at full strength.
     
    04:24
    Kapustova clears the ball and saves some time of penalty for Slovakia.
     
    03:07
    Penalty for Slovakia (Alexandra Gaborcikova – 2 min., Women Body-Checking).
     
    02:41
    More action in front of Tomcikova. The Czechs dominate the opening minutes of game.
     
    02:01
    And another save for the Slovak goalie. She's pelted with shots early in the game.
     
    01:50
    Nemcova's attempt from blue line ends in glove of Tomcikova.
     
    00:45
    Pribylova had a great chance with her first shift with a pass in between the circles and plenty of time to finish it. Tomcikova makes her first save.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Czech Republic: Zechovska (Tepla) – Herzigova, Kosinova, Nemcova, Rejlova, Volkova, Fricova, Drzmiskova – Horalkova, Topicova, Krizova, Patockova, Rullova, Kvasnickova, Kubinova, Palova, Ledlova, Kabrtova, Manhartova, Pribylova, Hyksova.

    Slovakia: Tomcikova (Zuziakova) – Zaborska, Frühauf, Horvathova, Lalikova, Pravlikova, Gaborcikova, Zitnanska, Kezmarska – Kapustova, Jurcova, Ihnatova, Vargova, Gaurikova, Kochanova, Krajnakova, Dzurinova, Vrskova, Görögova, Gajdosova, Stasova, Findova, Klucikova.
     
    Team Czech Republic has won their first two games with a total amount of 17 goals for and none against. Now it's time for one of the toughest games though. Slovakia with Tomcikova in goal managed to beat Canada on day one and they would like to get another win over elite side again.
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 16:00.
    Commentary by

    Marek Kratochvíl

    CZ@marekratochvil

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 10. Krizova (Pribylova), dec. goal Manhartova – 20. Kezmarska (Kapustova, Frühauf)

    Shootout:

    1. series:
    0:0   Jana Kapustova (SVK)
    0:0   Vendula Pribylova (CZE)
    2. series:
    0:0   Barbora Kezmarska (SVK)
    1:0   Lucie Manhartova (CZE)
    3. series:
    1:0   Michaela Vrskova (SVK)

    Czech Republic: Zechovska (Tepla) – Herzigova, Kosinova, Nemcova, Rejlova, Volkova, Fricova, Drzmiskova – Horalkova, Topicova, Krizova, Patockova, Rullova, Kvasnickova, Kubinova, Palova, Ledlova, Kabrtova, Manhartova, Pribylova, Hyksova
    Slovakia: Tomcikova (Zuziakova) – Zaborska, Frühauf, Horvathova, Lalikova, Pravlikova, Gaborcikova, Zitnanska, Kezmarska – Kapustova, Jurcova, Ihnatova, Vargova, Gaurikova, Kochanova, Krajnakova, Dzurinova, Vrskova, Görögova, Gajdosova, Stasova, Findova, Klucikova
    Attendance: 448