2024-05-13 10:59:19
It has already been reported that with Kaspars Daugavins scoring the winning goal in extra time in the second match, moreover, in the last second, the Latvian men’s hockey team won the world championship game in Ostrava on Sunday with the result 3:2 (0:1, 0:0, 2:1, 1:0) France.
The day before, Latvians beat Poland with 5:4 in extra time.
“Every victory is an important victory. It was more difficult for me personally to play against the Poles. Maybe I wasn’t used to the ice or they had returned to the top league due to emotions,” said Dzierkals.
Latvian hockey players took the lead in the third period, but about three minutes before the end of regular time, the French equalized the result.
“We have to learn – if we win 2:1, then we have to keep the game. The fans may have gray hair, but we are happy that we win and give positive emotions. Of course, it is difficult, but every point is important,” explained Dzierkals.
He scored an assist in this match, pulling three opposing hockey players on himself during Rodrigo Ābola’s goal-scoring episode and freeing his replacement partner. The first line of forwards of the Latvian national team, Daugaviņš-Ābols-Dzierkals, is the most productive in this championship.
“I play my game and try to work for the team. The main thing is that our substitution scores goals. We have to keep working and go for the goal,” said Dzierkals.
After that, on May 14 Latvia will meet with Kazakhstan, on May 15 – with Germany, on May 18 – with Sweden, on May 19 – with Slovakia, and in the final group game on May 21, the Latvians will play against the USA hockey players, whom they beat last year in the battle for the bronze medal. for awards.
2024-05-13 10:59:19