The German women's national team suffered its first defeat in the third game of the 2021 IIHF World Championship in Canada. Coach Thomas Schädler's team lost 0-2 (0-0, 0-1, 0-1) to the Czech Republic.
From the start it was clear that the Czech team was a strong opponent in the game. Nevertheless, the first third was evenly balanced between the two teams. The power play situations gave the Czechs good chances, but they were missed by the DEB-Selection was well blocked or saved by Franziska Albl. Both teams fought hard for the first goal, which was not achieved until the first third break.
In the second half of the game, the Czech team got into the third better. Further outnumbered situations gave the team more chances to score, and in the 25th minute the Czech Republic's goal to make it 0-1 came with a perfectly placed, unstoppable shot. Overall, Thomas Schädler's team had less of a share of the game in the second third, but was able to defend the score at 0:1 for the time being.
The start of the final section was successful DEB-Selection better, despite this the Czechs score 0-2 ten minutes before the end. As the game progressed, the Czech team's strong defense meant there were no dangerous chances for the German team, so the final score remained 0-2 from Germany's perspective.
Franziska Albl was voted the best German player of the match.
National coach Thomas Schädler: "When you lose, disappointment is always the first thing that comes first. I was still proud of how the team fought in this game and brought passion to the ice. Our shorthanded play was really good in this match, but unfortunately we lacked offense today. It will be important tomorrow that we create more chances and use them in the end. We have to cover the puck well against Japan and get the pucks from the blue line to the goal."
Defense attorney Tabea Botthof: "We never stopped playing, always stayed in rhythm and always cheered each other on as a team because we always want to give our best on the ice."
Defense attorney Tanja Eisenschmid: "I think with a view to the quarter-finals we need to be more consistent and play more aggressively. We just need to keep our legs moving and work better in the offensive zone. Of course, that also means we need to score goals. That's the only way to win games."
The German women's national team will be in action again tomorrow, Thursday. In the WinSports Arena, the team of women's national coach Thomas Schädler will face Japan in the last preliminary round match from 19:30 p.m. (03:30 a.m. +1 a.m. German time). The game will be broadcast live and free of charge on www.thefan.fm.de.
World Cup Schedule Group B (Calgary)
Aug 21.08.2021, 12 | 00:20 p.m. (00:XNUMX p.m.) | Germany – Hungary 3:0 (2:0, 0:0, 1:0)
Aug 23.08.2021, 12 | 00:20 p.m. (00:XNUMX p.m.) | Germany – Denmark 3:1 (1:0, 2:0, 0:1)
Aug 25.08.2021, 16 | 00:00 (00:1 +XNUMX) | Czech Republic - Germany 2:0 (0:0, 1:0, 1:0)
Aug 26.08.2021, 19 | 30:03 p.m. (30:1 +XNUMX) | Japan – Germany