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18:30
Goal for USA, 3-2 by Mikey Eyssimont
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18:29
John-Jason Peterka on the left with a nice tempo shot. But coach David Quinn’s team is compact. Patrick Brown and Scott Perunovich are there.
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18:27
After a power break, things get down to business. By the way: Rocco Grimaldi has scored points in eight of nine games at this tournament so far.
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18:23
Nevertheless, this supposed 3: 2 of the USA showed that Germany is susceptible to counterattacks and how good and fast the Americans are.
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18:22
“No goal” says the chief referee. What happened? It hit the German box again! The USA draw a 4: 3 counterattack. Rocco Grimaldi pulls off sharp angles from the right. The disc tumbles through Mathias Niederberger’s braces. However, the puck only slides parallel across the goal line and is never behind the line. After a short review, the USA’s 3:2 is withdrawn.
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18:18
The supposed favorite has just booked his first offensive action. 3:1 shots from a German point of view in round two are already an announcement!
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18:16
In terms of playing style, Germany and the USA are quite similar. At the moment the Germans are doing their job very well. The position changes fit, the spaces are made much narrower and the enormous pressure also creates opportunities again and again.
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18:13
Frederik Tiffels and Daniel Fischbuch fail because of the American goalie Casey DeSmith, who is spot on and grabs uncompromisingly.
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18:12
Germany in the dark jerseys now from left to right. The fourth player from the USA is only about to return to the field.
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18:11
It continues in the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland. Germany came back strongly after a Blitz 0:2. At the beginning of the middle section, the DEB troop is still allowed to run in excess.
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18:11
Beginning of 2nd third
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17:56
third conclusion:
What an opening third! Germany come back strong after an early double deficit and the score is 2-2 at the break. The favored USA were already 2-0 up after just four minutes and clearly dominated the game. Gradually, however, the DEB team bit into the game, gained more access to the neutral zone and equalized within four minutes (13/17). In the final phase of the first third, maybe even more could have been done with a double majority. See you soon!
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17:54
Germany is poking around a lot in front and has a few half-chances. Unfortunately nothing more.
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17:53
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Rocco Grimaldi (USA)
John-Jason Peterka unpacks a cheeky move and wants to curve Grimaldi around the outside. Then the American has to pull the foul. Germany forces the opponent to make mistakes and plays very cleverly in this phase! Equal 5: 3 for Germany.
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17:51
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Alex Tuch (USA)
Hold! With that, the power play of the USA fizzled out and in the second round Germany had one more man on the ice.
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17:51
My dear Uncle Otto! Justin Schütz hits everything he has to offer. Outnumbered, he cannot successfully complete the attack, but then gets an extremely important penalty. Very strong action!
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17:50
It’s a very, very run-intensive game. The DEB selection found a way to condense the spaces and make life a little harder for the opponent. After shots on goal, it is currently 10: 5 for the supposed favorites from the United States.
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17:49
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Wojciech Stachowiak (Germany)
To trip someone! This gives the USA more space on the ice.
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17:47
Goal for Germany, 2:2 by Maksymilian Szuber
That is impossible! That’s mentality! After an early 0:2 the Germans are back! Nico Sturm’s back pass from the right face-off circle is really sweet. At the same time, Szuber ran well and was completely ice cold. Everything back in!
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17:45
“I’m in the semifinals for the second time now. It would be hugely disappointing for me if I came home empty-handed. I have to say that very clearly,” explained Marcel Noebels before the start of the game. Everything is still possible for Germany. But the ensemble of national coach Harold Kreis must remain aggressive and exploit the few chances they have.
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17:43
Goal for Germany, 2:1 by Daniel Fischbuch
Strong! Eleven seconds before the end of the majority, Germany strikes back! After preparatory work by Kahun and Seider, Daniel Fischbuch completes the goal to make it 1-2, which is not undeserved. Germany was able to get a foothold in the opposing zone shortly before the power play and at least provided some relief at times.
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17:39
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Patrick Brown (USA)
Tripping and thus the first power play for the German national team.
11.
17:38
Jonas Müller reacts in time and prevents the opponent from breaking through. Nevertheless, it remains the same: Germany lacks the reference stations. It all seems too static, not played with the ultimate consequence.
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17:37
Finally, the DEB team holds the disc a little longer and above all in a controlled manner in their own ranks.
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17:33
After shots on goal, the favorites are 6:1 ahead and at the moment it doesn’t look as if Germany will continue their great tournament path. But nothing has been decided yet. Anything can happen in ice hockey and there is still plenty of time.
4.
17:27
Goal for USA, 2-0 by Rocco Grimaldi
It comes thick as a stick for the German team. After a little less than four minutes, Rocco Grimaldi made it 2-0 for the USA after assists from Alex Tuch!
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17:25
“You can tell that their ranks have found each other. They are very well coached. Our efficiency in finishing will definitely be important. I think in the semi-finals it will be in situations like that because you don’t have too many opportunities gets”, said Marcel Noebels before the duel.
2.
17:22
Goal for USA, 1-0 by Alex Tuch
After just 71 seconds, the German Katen rings. After preliminary work by Drew O’Connor and Rocco Grimaldi, Alex Tuch put the rubberized disc in the box. What a cold shower for Germany.
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17:21
And so into this second World Cup semi-final. Who will meet Canada tomorrow and which nation can “only” play for bronze tomorrow?
17:11
It starts in less than ten minutes! Let’s look forward to an intense and exciting game. From a German point of view, we can of course hope for a similarly strong performance as last time in the quarter-finals. However, the United States is preferred.
17:02
“Everything is in there now,” said NHL attacker Nico Sturm and goalkeeper Mathias Niederberger, two outstanding performers so far at this World Cup. After the furious 3-1 win, captain Moritz Müller was certain: “I think we’re capable of beating all our opponents at this World Cup.”
16:54
National coach Harold Kreis was also enthusiastic: “I can only take my hat off again and again. We know that it’s only about unconditional support and togetherness.” John-Jason Peterka emphasized: “We all played for Moritz, you don’t have to give the penalty. But it was incredible how everyone threw themselves in. We don’t have to hide in terms of play, but in the end it’s how we fight for each other that distinguishes us .”
16:48
The German selection is definitely confident! “Why shouldn’t we win two more games,” asked Nico Sturm. The Stanley Cup winner had gone well beyond the pain threshold with his teammates. “I didn’t feel my legs at all for the last ten minutes. I’m incredibly proud of the team, how everyone fought for everyone else. Unbelievable,” said Sturm.
16:39
The two-time world champion USA meanwhile prevailed against the twelve-time title holder Czech Republic 3-0 (1-0, 1-0, 1-0) and thus extended their series. In the preliminary round, the USA defeated Germany 3-2 in the third game and went unbeaten to win the group. “I think the USA have improved a lot compared to the first time we played them in Munich [3:6 im Vorbereitungsspiel, Anm. d. Red.]. They – like us, if I can compare it – have gotten better and have come together as a team,” said polar bear Marcel Noebels.
4:30 p.m
Two days ago, the German national team surprisingly and almost sensationally reached the semi-finals of this year’s World Cup. After a dry spell of 70 years, the first medal for Germany beckons again in 2023. In the quarter-finals, the team of national coach Harold Kreis prevailed 3-1 (1-0, 2-1, 0-0) against the favored Switzerland. After this success, participation in the 2026 Olympic tournament in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo is already secured.
16:20
Looking for tomorrow’s opponent of record world champion Canada. This afternoon the Canadians beat co-hosts Latvia 4-2.
16:06
Hello and welcome to the second semi-final of the Ice Hockey World Championship 2023! USA versus Germany is the duel for the last final ticket! It starts at 5:20 p.m. in Tampere, Finland.