Nuoret Leijonat tried to break the script of the World Cup tournament. It didn’t work this time.
Joker’s Kalle Kangas gives a ride to Jimmy Snuggerud. Finland put the strong United States really hard in an exciting World Cup semi-final, but had to succumb to defeat. PDO
In the semifinals of the World Cup tournament, Finland lost to the champion favorite USA 2–3. This is how the USA advanced to the finals, where they will face the host country, Sweden.
In a way, the tournament is progressing according to the script, as many experts already predicted these countries to come out on top two weeks ago.
Finland would very much like to crush that script. It was close.
Finland already led 2-0 after the opening set, but the United States gassed up and passed. This time, the refereeing did not favor Nuori Leijon either.
– It’s hard to say anything. It was a goal game, we lost. It’s a big shame. I would like to comment on the judges, but I don’t feel like it. 60 minutes is the time to win games, not won, stated the team captain Jere Lassila.
Second round
In the second period, the United States took full command on the ice.
– We went a little along with their game of constant movement. Couldn’t stop the play properly in their attacking zone. Couldn’t get the flow under control, it took a bit to spin like that. The Yankees got more space to play, head coach Lauri Mikkola enjoyed the second set on TV5.
– In the 5–5 game, one goal was conceded against the Yankees. There was a lot of fight and heart in that team. The guys left everything on the ice.
Towards bronze
Captain Jere Lassila believes that Finland will be on fire for the World Cup bronze. PDO
There is a lot of talk about the playing level of the league these days, 15 league players play in the Finnish team, the American team consisted mainly of NCAA university players.
Yankki won and is playing for the gold.
Bronze is of interest to Finnish players.
– Let’s break this thing down for a moment. It’s not too often played for World Cup medals. I bet we’ll get a good charge for Friday, said Lassila, the stock market leader of the Young Lions.
JYP’s man has scored 3+4 power points in the tournament.
– Yes, the team will certainly be fired up and motivated for the bronze medal game, head coach Mikkola stated.