The Lions took the hell from Latvia.
Antti Pennanen was not satisfied with the effectiveness of the Lions. Aop
The Lions lost their first training grounds for the World Cup to Latvia 2-3.
The match was played in Riga. The 9,000-headed home audience was excited about the result. The Finnish game did not go as desired and Latvia took advantage of its potential.
Head coach Antti Pennanen will have something to think about on Thursday as the same teams meet again.
– In the beginning, many of our players have not played for a long time. It was noticed by the sides near the struggle hardness. But we again got a sense of what the international game is, Pennanen said in Max’s TV interview.
The Lions goals were finished by Heikki Liedes and Teemu Engberg. In particular, Engberg’s hit with underdog was handsome to watch. He escaped by underpowering and misled the reel Gustavs Grigals Between the legs.
From Latvia, the goal network was stretched by Rihards Bukaarts, Rainers Rullers And the NHL roller in the past years Kaspars Daugavins.
The home team’s number one chain, Daugavins, was always dangerous.
– That chain was difficult for us today. Latvia defended well anyway. Although we controlled the game, the efficiency was exhausted, Pennanen said.
– We need to find ways to get more efficiency on the goal. And maybe tomorrow we will be able to play overwhelming, the coach snapped his grin on his face.
The Lions are preparing for the May World Championships by facing Latvia in four training matches in Sweden. As a general for the World Cup, the Czech EHT tournament will be played in early May.