Belarus bypassed Russia in World Cup hockey victory over the United States because of
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The national team of Belarus won the first time in the history of the US team ( 5: 2), with 10 points after four matches led the standings of Group B at the World Hockey Championship.
The Americans 9 points dropped to the second position. The assets of the Russian team as 9 points, but the wards Oleg Znarka located on the third line, as in the internal confrontation gave way to US ( 2: 4).
Earlier in seven matches against the national team of Belarus at the World Championships and Olympics, Americans won seven wins with a difference of goals 34:10. A year ago at the home World Championships in Minsk Belarusians suffered a crushing defeat by the US team in the group stage match – 1: 6.
The meeting in Ostrava developed along very different scenario. For 32 minutes, the scoreboard remained the arena equality ( 0: 0). Then, within five minutes the Americans conceded three goals in a row. Distinguished Dinamo Minsk Artur Gavrus Kitaro and Alexander, as well as striker Omsk “Vanguard” Artem Volkov. Two assists gave striker Kazan “Ak Bars” Sergei Kostitsyn. Before the break, the author of one of the goals against the Russian team Brock Nelson reducing the deficit.
In the third period the Belarusians scored two more goals. Both times, scored twice champion of Russia in the Moscow “Dynamo” and Magnitogorsk “Metallurgist” Alexei Kalyuzhny. Both times he assisted older brother Sergei Kostinitsyna Andrew, representing HK “Sochi”. In the first case Kalyuzhny has implemented a numerical advantage in the two players.
The advantage of the national team of Belarus to the Russians and other rivals in the World Cup hockey is that the team does not feel any pressure, said goalie Kevin Lalande Belarusians. The Canadian, who plays for CSKA Moscow, received Belarusian citizenship in 2012.
His next match national team of Belarus will hold a May 9 against the Russians. Beginning of the meeting – at 13:15 Moscow time.
«While not really want to think about the next game, I want to enjoy the victory over the Americans. Soon already, of course, begin to prepare for Saturday’s game, it will be a very important game, we have to approach it in full readiness. Perhaps we helps that no one takes us seriously. Unlike the Russians and the other teams, we do not feel any pressure, we just work and have fun. This is our advantage – quoted Lalande «
The Canadian national team coach Dave Lewis said Belarus that does not know how in the upcoming match with the Russians to stop the link Vadim Shipacheva at this championship has scored 20 points.
«Of course, the game with the Russians is unlikely to be similar to the game with the Americans. Each team has other players, other tactics, the other goalkeeper. Therefore, the match was, of course, quite different. We no longer focus on my game, it is necessary to improve and build on what you have at the moment. Do I know how to stop the unit Shipacheva? No, I do not know.
I know that the 9th of May – a great holiday for both countries. Naturally, the team will focus on the game, but they are unlikely to forget the importance of this day. Before we left Minsk, together with the Federation team visited the Victory Square and laid flowers at the memorial, “- said Lewis at the press conference.
World Cup Hockey World. Group Stage
US – Belarus – 2: 5
Washers: Nelson, 38, Circle 46 – Gavrus, 32 Volkov, 34, Kitaro, 37, Kalyuzhny, 42, 49
Czech Republic – France – 5: 1
Washers: German 22, 49, Sobotka, 27, Jagr, 45, Cervenka, 55 – Ekfey 29
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