– David Pastrnak shattered the Swiss dream
The Swiss team lost in the final against the Czech Republic in Prague (0-2). Switzerland thus loses a third final with those of 2013 and 2018, but leaves the competition with its head held high.
Published: 05/26/2024, 11:00 p.m.
David Pastrnak showed the Czechs the way by scoring 1-0.
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As in 2013 and 2018, the Swiss team lost in the world final. A goal from David Pastrnak 10 minutes from time allowed the Czech Republic to win their first world title since 2010. Switzerland leaves the tournament with the fourth silver medal in its history and with its head held high.
However, there will be many regrets in the Swiss camp, because this exciting team seemed ripe to win its first world title.
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Before losing everything on this victorious shot from Pastrnak, Patrick Fischer’s group, with Leonardo Genoni once again fantastic in front of his nets, tried hard, never backing down, not even during the Czech highlights. The Swiss came close to opening the scoring when Christoph Bertschy, once again very prominent, adjusted the post in the 18th minute.
In a tense final during which the attackers on both sides had to work hard to create the slightest scoring opportunity, the two best goalkeepers of the tournament, Genoni and Lukas Dostal in the Czech camp, engaged in an intense duel from a distance .
Remarkable record
Kevin Fiala and Nico Hischier took charge offensively, while Roman Josi played his role as boss in defense. The final was also interrupted for several minutes in the third period after the plexiglass broke following a violent charge by Lausanne HC defender Andrea Glauser (48th).
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Switzerland, perfect until then, finally cracked after a lost engagement in the defensive zone. The direct takeover of the local hero, David Pastrnak, left Genoni no chance.
It was the 50th minute when the Czechs took a chance on their first world title since 2010. The Czechs scored the safety goal in the empty cage with 19 seconds remaining. Previously, the Swiss narrowly missed several chances to equalize.
The Swiss team has thus played in a third world final in the last 11 years, including two with coach Patrick Fischer. A remarkable record. The Swiss team will be celebrated on Monday in Kloten, at the Swiss Arena, upon their return from Prague (doors opening to the public from 12:45 p.m., expected arrival of the team at 2 p.m.).
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