In Cologne and Paris continues group stage of the world championship on hockey in the top division.
Group A:
Latvia with the highest score sensationally in the lead in group A. a Brace Andris, Jerina brought Latvians victory over Italy, which finally established the status of the main applicant for a departure to the first division.
Slovakia in the match with Denmark recouped from the account 0:3, but still lost in the penalty shootout. The main star of the match was Martin green, who made two assists and the decisive shot in the penalty shootout.
Italy — Latvia 1:2 (1:1, 0:0, 0:1)
Slovakia — Denmark 3:4 in shootout (0:1, 0:2, 3:0, 0:0)
Standings: Latvia – 9, Russia – 8, USA 6, Sweden 4, Slovakia, Germany 3, Denmark 2, Italy – 1.
Group B:
France after a sensational victory over the Finns unexpectedly beat Switzerland. The hosts have not kept a victory in regulation time, but in a series
shootout shot Stephan Da Costa brought the French into the playoffs.
Norway due to the shock of the first period defeated Slovenia and climbed into the top-4. Brothers Olimbi secured the Scandinavians a comfortable lead and passive play the Slovenes in attack allowed Norway to quietly win.
Slovenia — Norway 1:5 (0:3, 1:1, 0:1)
Switzerland — France 3:4 in shootout (0:1, 2:0, 1:2, 0:0)
Standings: Canada – 9, Switzerland, Norway – 6, France – 5, Finland – 4, Slovenia – 1, Belarus – 0.
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