(EDMONTON, from our reporter) Czech juniors played a very balanced game against strong Finland.They even led 2-0, but then they had to play catch-up.In the 53rd minute, captain Jan Myšák made a breakthrough and sent the duel into overtime.In the end, the opponent was happier in raids and Radim Rulík's men got one point.The coaching staff decided to respect the rule that the winning line-up does not change, so the Czech juniors entered the second match of the World Championship with the same composition, including the goal area.Finland - Czechia 4:3 sn Match cardThe Czechs presented themselves at a very good pace from the start, but the opponent scored the first big chance when Brad Lambert hit the crossbar from the right circle.In the end, it was the national team that opened the scoring.In the 7th minute, Jaroslav Chmelař caught Meriläinen with a corner kick and opened the scoring!Jaroslav Chmelař's fox hit?pic.twitter.com/Q3O6iHysBpIt was even more cheerful in the middle of the first period.Radim Rulík's men earned a power play with their activity, and in the 11th minute they took advantage of a cannon shot from blue Jiří Kulich, who fired a goal immediately after Myšák's goal.Kulda and his rocket ??pic.twitter.com/iTDOegYH7YHowever, the Finns came up with an answer even before the first siren.Aatu Räty did not take advantage of Svozil's miss in the defensive zone, but in the ensuing power play, Roby Järventie leaned on the puck on the right side and did not give Bednář a chance to react with the first shot.Entering the second part turned out better for the Suomi players.Kasper Puutio took advantage of the traffic in front of Bednár and headed to the near post.The Czechs then appealed to the coach for illegal defending by the goalkeeper, but the goal was recognized after reviewing the video.In the subsequent weakening, the national team was again helped by the post after Joakim Kemmel's attempt.After returning from the penalty bench, Adam Měchura immediately passed to Gabriel Szturc, who was caught by Meriläinen in a three-on-one count.Right at the beginning of the third period, Jiří Kulich had two great chances, but not once did he push the puck over the goal line.When the team weakened, Jakub Kos threatened in the 50th minute with an individual action, which hit the mask of the Finnish goalkeeper.Finland's third goal action came just after Szturc left the penalty box.Roni Hirvonen passed from behind the goal to Aat Räty and he made no mistake with a volley.However, the Czechs did not give up and in the 53rd minute they were equalized again, when Jan Myšák found his way around the goal area and put the puck over the line.Captain leveling?pic.twitter.com/XpZChnyY5EIn the end, regulation time did not bring a decision, and neither did extra time.So it was time for independent raids, in which Kasper Simontaival scored a bonus point for Finland.However, the Czechs fought an even battle with the tournament favorite and gained at least one point in the table.In Group A, they will face Canada and Latvia.The result of the second match of the Czech national team:FINLAND - Czechia 4:3 after separate raids (1:2, 1:0, 1:1 - 0:0)Goals and assists: 17. Järventie (Heimosalmi, Kemell), 24. Puutio (Simontaival, Jurmo), 51. Räty (Hirvonen, Niemelä), dec.rentSimontaival – 7. Chmelař, 12. Kulich (Myšák), 53. Myšák (Gut, Kulich).Referees: Hiff, Kowalski – Huseby, Mackey (all Canada).Exclusion: 2:4.Usage: 1:1.Shots on goal: 32:26 (8:12, 10:7, 10:7 – 3:0).Best players: Kasper Puutio – Jiří Kulich.Finland: Meriläinen – Nurmi, Niemelä, Heimosalmi, Viro, Puutio, Jurmo, Rafkin, Rajaniemi – Kemell, Räty, Hirvonen – Simontaival, Määttä, Järventie – Lambert, Koivunen, Helenius – Liukas, Kapanen, Väisänen.Coach: Pennanen.Czechia: Bednář – Ticháček, Jiříček, Svozil, Špaček, Hamara, Cech – Kulich, Gut, Myšák – Ivan, Szturc, Chmelař – Kos, Menšík, Ryšavý – Měchura, Šapovaliv, Urban.Coach: Rulík.The great battle with the big favorite was finally decided by raids, the Finns are happy to have won two points.?Thank you all for your support!???#U20CZE #WorldJuniors #narodnitym #jakolev #FINvCZE pic.twitter.com/o3H7QcqnYrFriday, August 12: 0:00 Slovakia - Canada (Sk. A) 4:00 Switzerland - USA (Sk. B) 20:00 Austria - Sweden (Sk. B)Saturday, August 13: 0:00 Slovakia - Latvia (Sk. A) 20:00 Austria - USA (Sk. B)Sunday, August 14: 0:00 Canada - Czechia (A) 4:00 Germany - Switzerland (B) 8:00 Finland - Slovakia (A)Monday, August 15: 0:00 Czechia - Latvia (Sk. A) 4:00 USA - Sweden (Sk. B) 20:00 Switzerland - Austria (Sk. B)Tuesday, August 16: 0:00 Canada v Finland (Sk. A) 4:00 Sweden v Germany (Sk. B)Wednesday 17 August: 18:00 Quarter Final 1 21:30 Quarter Final 2Thursday 18 August: 1:00 Quarter Final 3 4:30 Quarter Final 4Friday 19 August: 10.00pm Semi Final 1Saturday 20 August: 2:00 2nd semi-final 22:00 3rd place matchSunday 21 August: 2:00 FinalThe beginnings are given in Czech times, in Edmonton it is 8 hours less.Share on Facebook Share on TwitterISSN 1214-5718 |questions to the editorial office: redakce@hokej.cz, sales/advertising: obchod@hokej.cz, technical operations: webmaster@hokej.cz