The Czech Republic won the bronze medal at the elite women’s ice hockey tournament in Brampton, Canada, after defeating Switzerland 3-2 in the group stage on Sunday. Fifth place went to Finland, who beat the Swedes 3-1.
| The Finns finished fifth (Photo: Getty Images) |
Czech Republic – Switzerland 3-2
The Swiss made up for the weakness of three players, and when they were finally on the mend, Lara Stalder He also scored their main goal with a backhand kick. The Czech equalized within a minute Denisa Kryzova Through and after three minutes Michaela Bigzlova He also scored their main goal from close range.
The first goal of the Czech Republic
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– IIHF (IIHF Hockey) April 16, 2023
The first goal in the second half was again scored by the Swiss national team – Lena Marie Lutz He crept up behind the backboard and cut the received puck – but only Kryzova He also scored in these twenty minutes, the advantage of the Czechs remained by one goal before the last period.
In the final third, the Swiss also had a double advantage, but they could not equalize – just like last year, the Czech Republic won both bronze matches at the World Cup for the national team.
The Czech Republic won its second World Cup medal.
Finland – Sweden 3-1
Not even a minute has passed since the match when Anna Kjelben He scored the leading goal of the Swedes from a distance – his puck slipped between the legs of the Finnish goalkeeper and into the net.
The Swedes defended two men’s deficits in the first period, but not one. Jenny Herekowski And after he equalized in the 12th minute, his long-range shot bounced off a stick and fell past excellent defender Emma Soderbergh, who was under fire almost constantly.
equal goal
Captain here! Jenny Herekoski from Finland settles the score! The score equals 1. #Women’s _ World # Finlandleijonat pic.twitter.com/8o2RpjfR8M
– IIHF (IIHF Hockey) April 16, 2023
in the second trimester Kira Erjanen With an even number of players, he already gave the Finns the lead with his goal from close range. And although the Swedes defended heroically (they snatched a deficit from three players), at the beginning of the 58th minute Nora Toulouse – from the lead – scored the third goal that secured Finland’s victory.
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Elite women’s restroom, Canada
for fifth place
Finland – Sweden 3-1 (1–1, 1–0, 1–0)
for third place
Czech Republic – Switzerland 3-2 (2–1, 1–1, 0–0)
finals
Monday, 1.00: United States and Canada
