Slovakia – Great Britain 4:0 (end) | Italy – Canada 1:4 (end) | USA – Czech Republic 0:3 (end)
final
USA
0:3 (0:0, 0:3, 0:0)
Czech Republic
Tuesday 06.06.2017, 16:30 • Tipsport arena, Pardubice • World Cup (women) • Skupina W
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 16:30.
     
    The Czechs sit atop of Women's pool after three games and they would definitely like to stay there even after game against USA. The Americans won for three points over Slovakia but dropped a point to Italy, the same team that Czech defeated 7-0 the very next day.
     
    Starting lineups:

    USA: Bekkering (Glista) – Moore, Wilde, Caban, Levin, Meslar, Harrington, K. McCuean, Gnozzio, L. McCuean – Pfundt, Foley, Dobson, Aidonidis, Stewart, Bitler, Bronson, Dixon, Simpson, Steadman, Strohmier, Reddington.

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

    Referees: Keller, Lamont (both CAN).
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:52
    Zechovska collects a long pass from the Americans for face off.
     
    01:58
    Long ranged attempt from Nemcova got to Bekkering. She had to face some rebounds as well and did well.
     
    02:45
    Still no shots from team USA.
     
    03:14
    Krizova forces Bekkering into action with left wing rush and a shot to glove side.
     
    03:23
    Patockova had a white open net for rebound on crease but she had to reach for the ball and volley it on goal from air. She sent it too high.
     
    04:41
    The Czechs are inside the offensive zone and try to find some gaps for passes.
     
    05:35
    Ledlova took it into middle and went for a finish with forehand but got blocked.
     
    06:11
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Lucie Manhartova – 2 min., Holding an Opponent).
     
    06:22
    Michaela Rullova got probably slashed right at the face off as she fell down in the circle. No penalties will be taken.
     
    06:41
    Dobson's slap shot got deflected wide. The Czechs clear the zone after that.
     
    08:01
    Julia Bronson found a blocked ball in between circles and gave it a go with quick release. She missed the right post.
     
    08:11
    Team Czech Republic at full strength.
     
    09:35
    Icing from the USA. The Czechs took the game back in front of Bekkering.
     
    09:49
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Lucie Manhartova – 2 min., Holding an Opponent).
     
    10:10
    The Czech tried to clear down the left side, but Meslar held her position and caught the ball. Then Zechovska had to make a glove save against one timer from blue line.
     
    11:41
    Rullova takes the ball into neutral zone to kill the final seconds of penalty.
     
    11:49
    Team Czech Republic is at full strength.
     
    13:11
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Tereza Palova – 2 min., Interference).
     
    13:52
    Hard shot from Dobson gets deflected off Nemcova. Good job as she sacrificed her body to stop the attempt.
     
    14:30
    The Czechs now have the ball on the offensive blue line, far from Zechovska.
     
    15:00
    1st period finished.
     
    No goals inside first fifteen minutes of game between the USA and the Czech Republic. The Americans had three power plays already, but couldn't capitalize on them so far.

    Next period starts at 17:07 CET.
     
    Shots on goal: 5-6
    Penalty in minutes: 0-6
     
    15:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    15:11
    The Czechs are at full strength.
     
    15:29
    Nemcova lies on the floor near defensive blue line.
     
    15:29
    She holds her left hand and won't be able to continue in game for some time at least. Let's hope it won't be a serious injury.
     
    16:03
    Foley went around the goal, but Zechovska didn't leave a gap anywhere and covers the ball.
     
    17:28
    Horalkova's shot didn't find its way on Bekkering and goes wide.
     
    17:37
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Lucie Manhartova – 2 min., Interference).
    Penalty for USA (Amber Moore – 2 min., Slashing).
     
    18:52
    Vendula Pribylova sent a great shot on goal just up for deflection and Patockova managed to get a tip on it. She sent it to the other post, but Bekkering put her pad there on time.
     
    20:45
    Goal for Team Czech Republic!
    It's in an the Czechs take the lead! BARBORA PATOCKOVA fired one upstairs to near post and with help of a screen from Manhartova, she put it past Bekkering. American goalie couldn't see a thing – 0-1. No assist.
    20:45 Patočková (CZE) - 0:1
     
    22:03
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Karolina Kosinova – 2 min., Roughing).
     
    22:48
    Kayla McCuean shoots wide from blue line and the Czechs clear it all the way to Bekkering.
     
    24:04
    Great penalty kill from the Czechs. If you don't count the players, you wouldn't even notice.
     
    24:44
    Patockova got a pass from behind the goal and fired it on net right away. Bekkering makes a great glove save to keep it out.
     
    25:08
    Penalty for USA (Erica Simpson – 2 min., High Sticking).
     
    25:41
    Nemcova blasts a rocket on Bekkering but without any screening, the American goalie makes the save.
     
    25:49
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Vendula Pribylova – 2 min., Tripping).
     
    26:23
    Denisa Krizova and Barbora Patockova took it to the crease and had maybe four or five rebounds on Bekkering. Somehow, she managed to resist.
     
    26:58
    Penalty for USA (Paige Harrington – 2 min., Slashing).
     
    27:08
    The game will continue on 4 on 4 now.
     
    27:25
    Dobson went into a 2-on-1 rush with Simpson. She chose to shoot instead of pass but Zechovska was there.
     
    27:49
    Penalty for USA (Rebecca Dobson – 2 min., Hooking).
     
    27:49
    Just when Pribylova left the box, Dobson got a minor. More than minute of 5-on-3 power play now for the Czechs.
     
    28:17
    Goal for Team Czech Republic!
    And the Czechs double their lead! Denisa Krizova found PAVLINA HORALKOVA with a fine crossing pass and Horalkova one timed it into the net through five-hole – 0-2. Assisted by Denisa Krizova.
    28:17 Horálková (CZE) - 0:2
     
    28:43
    Also, the Czechs are still on powerplay.
     
    28:54
    Goal for Team Czech Republic!
    And the Czechs cash on this one as well! Krizova with a pass alongside blue line to VERONIKA VOLKOVA who fires a screamer on net! It goes straight in through screen – 0-3. Assisted by Denisa Krizova and Barbora Patockova.
    28:54 Volková (CZE) - 0:3
     
    29:09
    One of the Americans was fouled behind the goal and fell on boards very badly. Not moving so far and receiving a treatment on the floor.
     
    29:09
    She moves her legs and arms now.
     
    29:09
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Linda Hyksova – 5 min., Boarding + Match penalty, Boarding). Penalty served by Martina Topicova.
     
    29:09
    2nd period is paused. Both teams go to locker rooms for the break and will play the remaining 51 seconds before third period starts.
     
    Kayla McCuean is taken off on a stretcher with applause from the stands. Let's all hope she can recover as soon as possible.
     
    The Czechs took the 3-0 lead in the second period thanks to two goals on powerplay.

    2nd period continues at 17:52.
     
    29:09
    Second period continues with a face off in center circle.
     
    30:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    30:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    31:01
    Team USA settles in the zone with still more than 3 minutes of power play ahead.
     
    31:47
    Cherie Stewart shoots from left circle but then fouls Kosinova to give up the advantage.
     
    31:47
    Penalty for USA (Rebecca Dobson – 2 min., High Sticking).
     
    32:43
    Icing of team USA during a period of 4-on-4.
     
    33:48
    Team USA is at full strength.
     
    34:08
    And now the Czechs are at full strength as well.
     
    35:02
    Bekkering stops the game after a dump-in on her goal.
     
    35:13
    Icing of team USA and another faceoff in front of Bekkering.
     
    35:43
    And again. The Americans can't get into offense right now.
     
    36:55
    Penalty for Czech Republic (Pavlina Horalkova – 2 min., Elbowing).
     
    37:24
    Zechovska makes a good save on crease to deny rebounds from the opposition.
     
    38:22
    Attacking player of USA in the Czech crease. The game is moved into neutral zone.
     
    39:14
    The Czechs clear the ball to make a shift.
     
    40:56
    Lindsey Bitler should have score now! She got a great crossing pass in front on an open net but she lacked a few more inches to reach well enough to put it in.
     
    41:25
    Katerina Nemcova suffered some head injury in neutral zone, but she seems to be fine.
     
    41:25
    Time out for team Czech Republic.
     
    42:04
    Fricova shoots wide from behind blue line. The Czechs stay on ball.
     
    42:53
    Icing from team Czech Republic.
     
    Today's attendance is 290.
     
    43:24
    Now it's an icing from the Americans.
     
    43:44
    Penalty for USA (Liane Dixon – 2 min., Slashing).
     
    43:44
    Time out for team USA.
     
    44:13
    Krizova's slapper gets blocked by Dobson, but the Czechs stay in the zone.
     
    Game over.
     
    The Czechs managed to win even their fourth game at the Worlds. With goals from Patockova, Horalkova and Volkova, they defeated team USA 3-0. Kayla McCuean got injured in the second period and we wish her a speedy recovery.

    Best players:
    Carli Bekkering (USA)
    Veronika Volkova (CZE) (18:22:43)
    Commentary by

    Marek Kratochvíl

    CZ@marekratochvil

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 21. Patockova, 29. Horalkova (Krizova), 29. Volkova (Krizova, Patockova)

    USA: Bekkering (Glista) – Moore, Wilde, Caban, Levin, Meslar, Harrington, K. McCuean, Gnozzio, L. McCuean – Pfundt, Foley, Dobson, Aidonidis, Stewart, Bitler, Bronson, Dixon, Simpson, Steadman, Strohmier, Reddington
    Czech Republic: Zechovska (Tepla) – Herzigova, Kosinova, Nemcova, Rejlova, Volkova, Fricova, Drzmiskova, Horalkova, Topicova, Krizova, Patockova, Rullova, Kvasnickova, Kubinova, Palova, Ledlova, Kabrtova, Manhartova, Pribylova, Hyksova
    Referees: Keller, Lamont (both CAN)
    Attendance: 290