Mathias started in goal again today Niederberger, Lukas moved into the defensive Calves back in the squad. Striker Marcel Noebels formed a formation with Leo Pföderl and Joshua Samansky.
Already in the first minute, the Czechs showed with great speed what the team of national coach Harold Kreis should expect in this game. And so, on the first power play, David Pastrnak free standing from the face-off point to 1:0 (6th). Only after about ten minutes could the DEB-Team by Moritz Seider the first shot on the Czech goal, but had to put more effort into defense. Towards the end of the period, the national team made its first good offensive moves. The Czechs blocked many shots that were not directly on target. A few seconds before the break, Dominik direction after a pass from Wojciech Stachowiak the equalizer on the stick, but only hit the post.
The start of the middle third belonged to the DEB-Team, which confidently created strong chances. In the 25th minute, Tim Support impressive shot through the defense. He also hit the post. In return, Lukas Sedlak a counterattack with a precise shot into the top corner to 2:0 (26th). Previously, Niederberger with two Parathe one who DEB-Goalie was powerless in this scene on the Czechs' third attempt. A puck loss at their own blue line was 30nd minute immediately with the 3:0 by Jacob Flex punished. The DEBThe squad fought for further chances, but also remained without success in the power play.
The final third began with a power play for Germany: Instead of scoring a goal, the Czech Jacob Outdoorbecause the puck remained in the still wet ice directly in front of the German goal and the striker was able to 4:0 could achieve (41.). DEBThe team didn't give up, kept up the pressure and had more chances to score. But Daniel Ruler in the Czech goal remained flawless until the end and celebrated his first shutout at this tournament. The final point of this match was Flex with his second goal to Final score 5-0 (57th minute).
Am Tuesday evening (Game starts at 20:20 p.m.) the final group match against World Cup hosts Denmark at. The Sieger qualifies for the last quarter-final place in Group B.
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Voices about the game:
National coach Harold Kreis: "The team played with commitment and emotion for 60 minutes. Mistakes were made, but our players' effort was fine. We said at halftime that we needed to get more shots on goal and create more disruption in front of goal. I'm pleased with the team's effort. The Czechs are playing very well. There were a few shots today that we missed. We'll go into tomorrow's final against Denmark with full confidence and self-belief."
Captain Moritz Seider: "We didn't put the shots in the net. We started well, did a lot of things right, but also made some careless mistakes. Tomorrow we have to go into the game with a lot of energy and fire. If we play our game, we'll be hard to beat. If we do these things right, we'll be able to do it against Denmark, too. The game against Denmark is the most important game of this World Cup."
Striker Tim Stützle: "We punished ourselves, like we have in recent games. We were in the game the whole time, and then we made mistakes that everyone makes. Not just one person. We need to reassess the game. We had some good chances, but we still need to do a better job. Overall, there were too few shots. Denmark is tough, and we can be tough too. We need to stay out of the penalty box."
Striker Dominik Kahun: "If my shot hits the post, the game looks different. We showed in the first period that we can compete. On the other hand, we need to improve a few things, especially when shorthanded and in the defensive zone. We have enough chances. If we keep working, we'll certainly be rewarded. Tomorrow is the important game. It will be a very physical game. We have to find a way to get more shots on goal."