Russian junior team defeats Sweden at Ufa Arena

UFA, 6 February 2020. /Bashinform News Agency/ translated by Tatiana Aksyutina/.

On February 5, the Five Nations Tournament kicked off on the ice of Ufa Arena. First, the USA U-17 team met with the Czech Republic. In this confrontation, the Americans turned out to be stronger and defeated the opponent with a score of 7: 3. Then, the hosts of the tournament entered the competition.

The Russians competed with the Swedes. The opponents showed the first 20 minutes of speed hockey and two beautiful goals. The trainees of Albert Leshchev were the first. To the equator of the first period, Dmitry Lobanov threw the puck behind Viggo Andren. The Swedish national team scored the return goal before the first break. Simon Edwinsson was a goal scorer - 1: 1.

In the final segment of the playing time, the Russians could distinguish themselves twice, but the goalkeeper in yellow-blue colors saved his team. As a result, three minutes after the final siren, overtime started. It took the hosts less than three minutes to win this match. Nikolai Safronov scored the winning goal - 2: 1.

On February 6, the U-17 junior team will play with the Czech team.