Switzerland started the Karjala Cup with a defeat against Finland. Patrick Fischer’s players lost 3-2 after extra time in Helsinki with a success from Robin Salo.
Still, the Helvetians were able to keep their backs in front of Stéphane Charlin during the first period, while showing themselves to be dangerous, in particular through Theo Rochette who missed a face-to-face with Harri Säteri. And during the middle third, they were able to deceive the Bienne goalkeeper twice. It was first of all the Genevan Giancarlo Chanton who scored his first goal (28th) in his first selection, well helped it must be admitted by Säteri who made a mistake while the garnet defender’s shot came from behind the goal line. Ten minutes later, Fabrice Herzog took advantage of a rebound of the puck behind the goal to double the lead.
Finnish reaction
However, it didn’t take long for the Finns to get back into the game. In the 46th minute, it was Zurich defender Mikko Lehtonen who reduced the score. And in the 55th minute, it was Charlin’s teammate at Langnau, Harri Pesonen, who was able to equalize.
Switzerland reacted well by killing a penalty in the last two minutes of the third period, but they were not quick enough in overtime when Robin Salo was able to offer victory to his country. After a Friday without a match, Patrick Fischer’s selection will come up against his bete noire, Sweden, on Saturday.
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