According to Rajala, the Lions could have shot harder instead of the rear pole strokes.
Snow will accumulate on the ice in the Nokia arena at the end of the batch. Jussi Saarinen
After a 6-0 win, there was no ambiguity about the better team.
However, based on the scores, the numbers could have been much uglier. Finland milled long sections of the British territory with the disc.
Toni Rajala was able to finish off the move – 1 – 1 as he successfully challenged the guests’ central defenders, then slotted the ball into the bottom corner, giving the keeper no chance. What was special was that the British field player made the last touch on the puck in as many as four goals in Finland.
Rajala admitted that a little more selfishness would have been needed from the Lions players at the finish line.
– When the board has 4–0 or 5–0, you will definitely need to get a little unnecessary. Should be a little more selfish and shoot. Even the ice starts to get a little bad at the end of the batch, and there the discs bounce when there is snow.
The attention to the ice was interesting.
– That’s a lot of snow. It always bounces a bit at the end of the batch. I have to say little to that Parkan ice master to fix it tomorrow, Rajala chuckled.
He referred to the arena master Eric Salmelaanwhose job posture has often been characterized as NHL-level.
Greetings certainly went there.
There is no shame in shouting
Rajala, who grew up in Parkano, fully enjoys the World Cup when he is allowed to play in his second hometown. The attacker broke into the league rounds in Ilves.
Toni Rajala noticed the mood in the Swedish match. Jussi Saarinen
The uproar by Finnish supporters – or rather its scarcity – has sparked debate on social media, among other things.
On Friday, the drum of a group of British fans played and the song was refreshed. The same could not be said of the Lion’s supporters.
– In the game in Sweden, I noticed that it was quieter. Admittedly, I’m usually very focused on the game.
Rajala, who has been active at EHC Biel for several seasons, is used to playing really atmospheric matches in the Swiss league.
– There it is shouting and singing for the whole 60 minutes.
Rajala also sent a wish to Finnish fans.
– These tournaments don’t happen very often. Just make the most of it if even an expensive ticket has been purchased. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you shout a little. The audience creates the sixth field player.