In the final group stage match at the IIHF U20 World Championship has the German one U20 national team They lost 0-4 (0-2, 0-2, 0-0) against Switzerland in front of 3.805 spectators at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul (USA). Lennart Neiße started in goal.

The first chance of the game belonged to DEBDespite forward Maxim Schäfer, Switzerland got off to a better start. The Swiss team quickly gained momentum, aided by another early penalty (starting in the 3rd minute) against the German team, and Kimi Koerbler scored the opening goal in the 12th minute. Jamiro Reber then extended the lead to 2-0 in the 14th minute with Switzerland's second power play. DEB-Team had the best chance to score a consolation goal shortly before halftime with Tobias Schwarz in a man advantage.

A double pack seals the deal

After the change of ends, it was Koerbler again who sparked renewed jubilation among the Swiss with his second goal (42nd minute). A penalty against Switzerland and the resulting power play went unused by the German team. Subsequently, Ludvig Johnson scored on the other end with a well-placed slapshot to make it 4-0 (27th minute). Further penalties against the German U20 team hampered their offensive efforts, and the score remained 0-4 at the second intermission.

The final period began with another power play for Germany. However, once again, they failed to capitalize. The Swiss continued to control the game and skillfully kept the German team at bay until the final buzzer. More goals were scored in the final period. This means the preliminary round ends without a win for the German team, who will now have to compete in the relegation round of the U20 World Championship for the third consecutive year.

As the best DEBLennart Neiße was honored as a player.

The DEBThe selection will compete on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 18:30 p.m. Relegation match at the U20 World Cup. The opponent from Group B is currently still to be determined. This match will also be broadcast live and free of charge at MagentaSport transfer.