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Within the first minutes, the Slovakians put numerous stress on the Latvian objective, making eight pictures on the objective guarded by Krister Gudļevski in lower than 5 minutes.
For six subject gamers, Latvia was despatched off for 2 minutes after virtually 5 minutes performed, however the Latvian hockey gamers efficiently defended themselves within the minority, stopping the opponents from scoring.
Lower than seven minutes to the tip of the third interval, Latvia was left within the minority by Mārtiņš Dzierkals, who earned a two-minute suspension for hitting an opponent with a stick. Latvia needed to defend a lot of the minority at its personal objective, nonetheless, Gudlevskis saved all Slovak pictures.
Shortly after Dzierkal’s return to the sphere, Latvia as soon as once more remained within the minority, this time Oskars Batņas spent two minutes on the suspended bench. Latvian hockey gamers efficiently defended themselves within the third minority as properly.
Within the penultimate minute of the third interval, Freibergs put Latvia within the lead, who beat the Slovakian goalkeeper in entrance of the objective after a go from Mika Indraš.
Within the second interval, the Latvian hockey gamers managed to assault extra and Indraš additionally succeeded in counter-attacking the Slovakian objective, however the opponent’s defender didn’t enable him to make a correct shot.
On the finish of the interval, Latvia was within the majority and spent most of it within the Slovakian protection zone, nonetheless, the opponents neutralized all Latvian makes an attempt to ship the puck into Slovakia’s objective once more.
Within the final sport of the group, on Could 21, the Latvians will play in opposition to the USA hockey gamers, whom they beat final 12 months within the battle for bronze awards.
The 16 groups collaborating within the event are divided into two teams, with eight groups every, which ensures seven video games for every staff. The highest 4 groups in every group will proceed the medal battle within the quarter-finals, whereas the weaker groups in each teams will depart the stronger division, and subsequent 12 months can be changed by Hungary and Slovenia within the prime 16.
Final 12 months, the Canadians triumphed on the earth championships, beating Germany within the decisive match, whereas Latvia received the bronze medals, defeating the USA nationwide staff in time beyond regulation.
The World Championship will happen within the Czech cities of Prague and Ostrava till Could 26.
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