LATVIA SECURES FIFTH PLACE IN HARD-FOUGHT CLASH
Latvia triumphed over Canada, clinching fifth place with a decisive 12-3 victory.
The Latvian national team powered to a convincing 12-3 win against Canada on Tuesday, securing fifth place in the competition. The victory was a testament to their offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the high scoreline across the three periods of play.
Who won the fifth-place match? Latvia beat Canada with a final score of 12-3.
The game saw a strong start from the Latvian side, who established a commanding 5-0 lead in the first period. They continued to build on this momentum in the second period, adding another four goals while conceding two, bringing the score to 9-2. In the final period, Latvia extended their lead with three more goals, ultimately sealing the 12-3 victory.
- Latvia defeated Canada 12-3 for fifth place.
- Markus Dumpis, Roberts Trofimenko, and Karlis Bitmanis each scored two goals.
- Seven other Latvian players contributed single goals to the team’s victory.
Several Latvian players showcased their scoring ability during the match. Markus Dumpis, Roberts Trofimenko, and Karlis Bitmanis were standout performers, each netting two goals. They were supported by timely contributions from Janis Ragovskis, Tomsis Akmeņlauks, Gustavs Griezītis, Pēteris Trekše, Ralfs Balodis, and Daniels Anis, who all found the back of the net during the game.
