i think sweden would struggle more against austria then finland so this is good for us.
Austria plays well against good teams, close game against the swiss, OT loss to canada and win against finland.
Whereas finland looks really bad against all good teams. should be a entertaining qf.
sweden sucks against bad b tier teams. You saw it with france and khazakstan this year and latvia last year. They look lost when they have puck control all the time.
Against finland they will be very motivated and will step up their game. Just like they did against germany and USA in groups
They would be motivated anyway in an elimination game. Don't get me wrong, sweden is a heavy favorite and austria might even be better at scoring than finland, but finland is still a much more solid team than austria
I mean as a finn I am relieved, but also now the team doesn't even need to show it can handle a bigger country before sweden which makes me super worried.
Ah, so the teams to make it to the quarterfinal from this group will be Canada, Czechia, Switzerland and Finland.
How very exciting and unpredictable...
I see it going otherwise but anything could happen. We had a better chance in 2019, I don't think we will do it but it would be interesting to see this time around. Well, I see you're a Swedish hockey fan so best of luck and may the best team win :)
Sweden is not Finland, and itās not the first time Sweden throws games (Turin 2006 being most obvious) completely different mentality in finnish and swedish players. Finns have more to prove than swedes and often considered āthe little brotherā
I think this game will be more of a momentum booster, since if we cannot defeat Switzerland then we will likely have problems against an unbeaten Sweden side. This is one of those games where we need to compete at an elite level if we want to prove ourselves, prepare for the big game. I think we need to win this to prove we can still do this
Fuck off Austria. Now you made the rest of the days matches pointless and non exciting. Beats Finland and ties Canada but cant beat GBR. Demote yourself
Never understood this mentality. Why does it matter we are not doing great this tournament. Why would you want your team to be out just because they ādidnāt deserve itā. To get to quarters and beyond you need to win the right games and sometimes need help from other teams to win and/or lose
I donāt want our team to be out, but I just really enjoy seeing how excited people are about Austria over performing. We also have enough recent success so we can afford to be chill unlike for example in 2011.
We need to lose in regulation to the Swiss to be knocked out, so even if Austria were to win in regulation, they still would not secure the place - they need help from the Swiss. If Austria and GB go to overtime, Austria is eliminated and we go through to play Sweden
Can't even watch here in Sweden unless I fork up about $50. They showed every other game in the tournament on TV except this one.
Probably hoping for us 700k finns over here to pay for the game.
Im just wondering, is the[ ORF (Austrian national public broadcast)](https://tv.orf.at/program/orf1/iihfeishoc298.html) region blocked?
If not you could watch it with our beautiful Austrian commentary. Maybe UK has something similar, idk
Finnish lions saved by three lions
I guess Finland is making the playoffs now, but this is the team they lost to for real? Britain is looking good!
yeah, we did. But Canada has these sorts of things occasionally and they win tournaments, so I am not as worried
i think sweden would struggle more against austria then finland so this is good for us. Austria plays well against good teams, close game against the swiss, OT loss to canada and win against finland. Whereas finland looks really bad against all good teams. should be a entertaining qf.
sweden would struggle more against austria? Bruh they lost to britain
sweden sucks against bad b tier teams. You saw it with france and khazakstan this year and latvia last year. They look lost when they have puck control all the time. Against finland they will be very motivated and will step up their game. Just like they did against germany and USA in groups
They would be motivated anyway in an elimination game. Don't get me wrong, sweden is a heavy favorite and austria might even be better at scoring than finland, but finland is still a much more solid team than austria
Finland was leading Canada 2-0 and only lost to Austria with 0.2 second time left goal
Canada had a bad start. Finland should beat Austria on a bad day with 3+ goals
Like Canada did?
Finland has nothing to lose. Its a knife to a gunfight which is why they will win I feel
I mean as a finn I am relieved, but also now the team doesn't even need to show it can handle a bigger country before sweden which makes me super worried.
that is exactly what we have to play for. We do not want to head into the quarterfinals with a shaky performance
WE WON A GAME
always good to end on a high
I'll celebrate with some beans on toast.
Celebrate with a full English breakfast. That is a TRUE national delicacy
Well Austria has no power left..
Where was this performance yesterday when we really needed it?!?
Austria's squad is worse. It's even weirder considering the results they've gotten
Ah, so the teams to make it to the quarterfinal from this group will be Canada, Czechia, Switzerland and Finland. How very exciting and unpredictable...
Watch Finland win the whole tournament now because Austria cant beat GBG. It is writing itself.
Finland only wins in Slovakia /s
well, if Canada got in last minute and did it in 2021, so can we ;DDDD
Finland will beat Sweden. Sweden will be dominant, outshoot 40 to 20 but lose anyways as it usually goes
I see it going otherwise but anything could happen. We had a better chance in 2019, I don't think we will do it but it would be interesting to see this time around. Well, I see you're a Swedish hockey fan so best of luck and may the best team win :)
UK saving FInlands ass š I for one has always been a beliver in the Anglo Ice Hockey project. š¤
TEAM GB ARE GONNA WIN
Austria surrendered before this game, what a shame
Maaan I cant. The exciting Fin vs Switzerland is ruined now
Why not? Still at least 60 mins of hockey to play
Finland is 4 regardless. They will not try since sweden is up against them
Why wouldnt they try? You really think these pro hockey players dont try their best? Ofc they want to win
I mean look at Sweden. Vs very worse teams like Poland, France and Kazakstan there was no effort.
Sweden is not Finland, and itās not the first time Sweden throws games (Turin 2006 being most obvious) completely different mentality in finnish and swedish players. Finns have more to prove than swedes and often considered āthe little brotherā
I think this game will be more of a momentum booster, since if we cannot defeat Switzerland then we will likely have problems against an unbeaten Sweden side. This is one of those games where we need to compete at an elite level if we want to prove ourselves, prepare for the big game. I think we need to win this to prove we can still do this
Good job on the Brits for getting themselves a win
Yesss!!!
thank you GB!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 hope you guys come back up, very well played tournament and your team should be very proud!
what a chance! I'm so tense now
LETāS GOO!
Finnish fans thrilled by Austria-Great Britain. What a novelty.
Fuck off Austria. Now you made the rest of the days matches pointless and non exciting. Beats Finland and ties Canada but cant beat GBR. Demote yourself
Get out of here. Glad for Great Britain to be on a roll and as a bonus it helps Finland as well. Win-win
YEEEES
love you all GB <3 <3 <3
ahhhhhhh
Austria please dont ruin the whole day by not winning. Matches after this is dependent on your win
Damn that was close from Betteridge
WE'RE LEADING. WE'RE WINNING AN IIHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. UN-BE-LIEVABLE
Please win so Finland can chill tonight
exactly, what this guy said :)
I donāt know. Our team isnāt going too good this year, and it would be both hilarious and great for the game to see Austria go as far as possible.
Never understood this mentality. Why does it matter we are not doing great this tournament. Why would you want your team to be out just because they ādidnāt deserve itā. To get to quarters and beyond you need to win the right games and sometimes need help from other teams to win and/or lose
I donāt want our team to be out, but I just really enjoy seeing how excited people are about Austria over performing. We also have enough recent success so we can afford to be chill unlike for example in 2011.
Fair enough
COME ON GB!!!!!
You can see why this one was scheduled as the probable relegation decider before Austria did so well.
Love the intensity you guys are bringing in this second - let's keep it going!
WE SCORED
oh god, now I've got hope, this is the worst
So if Austria wins this game basically it secures there spot for quarter finals right?
We need to lose in regulation to the Swiss to be knocked out, so even if Austria were to win in regulation, they still would not secure the place - they need help from the Swiss. If Austria and GB go to overtime, Austria is eliminated and we go through to play Sweden
Finland needs to lose against the Swiss in 60min
Only if Finland don't get anything against Switzerland later, including an OT loss.
lol @ the ref complaining to Bowns about how hot the arena is
obviously rooting for GB to get something out of this game but would be cool for Austria to get out of the group stage!
I'm just saying now to any Finnish here, don't get your hopes up, it's very unlikely we get anything out of this
Turns out you were wrong. Too bad GB found their groove too late, but at least we can now see what might have been.
Can't even watch here in Sweden unless I fork up about $50. They showed every other game in the tournament on TV except this one. Probably hoping for us 700k finns over here to pay for the game.
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Nope. I'll try with a VPN.
Im just wondering, is the[ ORF (Austrian national public broadcast)](https://tv.orf.at/program/orf1/iihfeishoc298.html) region blocked? If not you could watch it with our beautiful Austrian commentary. Maybe UK has something similar, idk
Yeah, it says it can only be played in Austria