GDT: Denmark vs Czech Republic

[tobu]

This was so much fun.

 

[Czechboy]

LOL.. that is hillarious.

 

[NikoEhlers]

With 5 shooters, it is not a bad idea, mental games, but it didnt work this time

 

[Czechboy]

Absolutely ridicolous how they spent 6 minutes reviewing an offside that happened 100 seconds prior to the goal, especially when they were literally just reviewing whether the skate was a couple of millimeters above the ice.

I think they got the call right but the rule is stupid. Also, fire that linesman! The game went on forever as a result of that and the random goalie switches in the shootout.lol

 

[Czechboy]

 

[czechmate]

What a wild ending.

Garpenlöv left the arena too early, I wonder if anyone told him to return

 

[Czechboy]

What a wild ending.

Garpenlöv left the arena too early, I wonder if anyone told him to return

He was already knee deep in alcohol.lol

 

[Urbanskog]

Stopped watching the moment Czechs "scored" the supposed OT winner, had no idea it would be overturned. What a wild game and what a shame that Denmark couldn't advance despite having such an excellent tournament.

 

[THE JAM]

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Here's another interesting scenario:
ROC loses both remaining games - they stay @12 pts,
this means that SWE also finishes @12 pts
CZE gets 2 pts vs SVK and finishes @12 pts
It would mean a threeway ROC/SWE/CZE split in points and internal games - goal difference in internal games would decide who misses the playoffs...

btw SUI theoretically also can end up @12 pts, if they lose vs GBR - but this is just too unrealistic to consider
(- but in that case we'd have SVK as the group winner @13 pts and four teams @12 pts)

 

[teravaineSAROS]

I think they got the call right but the rule is stupid. Also, fire that linesman! The game went on forever as a result of that and the random goalie switches in the shootout.lol

Yea the call was correct (even if I don't like it) and I guess I enjoyed the suspense

 

[Morgen]

This game was just LOL .Looking forward for tommorow match against Slovakia.

 

[Antiillafire]

So it all comes down to game tomorrow (most likely).

 

[talenttracer]

Denmark plays their heart-out, Sweden should be ashamed and give its spot to Denmark instead.

They dont have a spot to give. Unless this and that

 

[talenttracer]

So it all comes down to game tomorrow (most likely).

No, if sweden lose tonight, its all set and done.

 

[Antiillafire]

No, if sweden lose tonight, its all set and done.

Yes I know. Right now Sweden looks like they will win the game

 

[Old Man Jags]

Stopped watching the moment Czechs "scored" the supposed OT winner, had no idea it would be overturned. What a wild game and what a shame that Denmark couldn't advance despite having such an excellent tournament.

I feel the opposite - I am over the moon that the Danish concrete is out. I hate watching this ultra defensive style of hockey. Vomit emoji.

Don't get me wrong: there is objectively a lot to like. I think Denmark has selected the perfect tactical approach given the players they have, and they executed it excellently, not only in this game. They play with heart and discipline. So I am finding myself in a position where I like and respect the team, but hate actually watching them. It's like watching Greece playing football at Euro 2004. If you are old enough and into football ("soccer" for our North American friends), you know what I mean. Glad my viewing nightmare is over, well done the Czechs. (And - feels odd to say, given how much I hate watching their style - well done Denmark, too: a very disciplined, clever, tactically astute effort which could just as well have carried the team to the quarter finals.)

Regarding the offside call, as others have said, the rule is incredibly stupid, but the call was correct so no complaints there. Good call by the Danish coach as well on the challenge. Great reaction by the Czechs though - they thought they had won with only seconds to go, then get pegged back though a correct but unbelievably unlucky call, and don't let it affect them at all in the shootout, where they were perfect (outside of Hrubec perhaps).