GDT: Semifinal • Sweden vs. Finland

[ciderfylla]

Sweden's worst game of the tournament, unfortunately. Thought we'd win, but the lads just seemed out of place - very few playing as well as one could expect. Finland gained momentum from their quick goals (following a couple of very weak calls), and we just couldn't get back in it after that.

Congratz Finland, well-deserved win.

 

[PTmbp13]

Finland was overall better, we didnt create a single scoring chance in the 3rd.

True but they got robbed.

 

[aphyro]

Yeah, when Koivu got his stick smashed to pieces and Sweden did the winning goal right after.

Or because Sweden was the superior team?

 

[Jussi]

There goes the 36 round robin win streak again

You do know the difference between round robin and playoffs?

 

[Prntscrn]

Because they did much

 

[Esse]

Well then Sweden was too mentally fragile to deserve moving on if that's the case.

This. The team should have reacted much better, these things happen.

 

[Flick of the Switch]

Finland was better, absolutely. But ***** it, I hate Finland and everything about it.

Haha alright ease up on the old drink there mate, it's not even evening yet

 

[BEERnSOUP]

I like the Finns, but this is now both elimination games they have won by one goal on extremely questionable powerplays.

Seems very weak to simply non-existent calls consistently going in the Finns' favour this tournament, while blatant hits from behind aren't called on them.

I was pulling for the Finns from the start of the tourney but I don't think I can root for them in the finals. The Reffing has gifted them both elimination games.

 

[Tomtefar]

Congrats Finland. Very good team. Expected more from Sweden today.

 

[geoo9]

I absolutely hate it when referees dictate the outcome of a game like this..

Ohh cmon mate - it part of the show. It soesnt matter if Swedes didnt deserve win

 

[rduck1]

It's quite stunning that despite going 36-0 in the opening round since 2008, Sweden has only one gold (2012) to show for it.

San Jose Sharks of the WJC?

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GG Sweden, this match was a coin-flip from start to finish. Teams were equal in all areas, but in the end luck was on our side. Hope you win the bronze, would be wrong for that team to go home empty handed.

 

[Mauler]

Sweden was definetly NOT at their best far from it they lost concentration and will after the referee basically gave them the game because of some BS calls

 

[Nithoniniel]

Better team won. Some bad calls, but **** happens. It's still up to the team to play a good PK, to take possession of the game, and to create chances to win. Sweden did none of it.

 

[Canadian Finn]

Finland was better, absolutely. But ***** it, I hate Finland and everything about it.

No kidding eh! Tell us how you really feel

 

[matzz]

Yepp i can still taste the salty tears from Finland after Turin

Did we blaim the referee there ? no we didnt, we took the loss and didnt complain.

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

I guess Finland can thank Switzerland and Chris Egli for injuring William Nylander i.e the best player in the tournament.

 

[EverybodyLovesRay]

Its sad when Swedes cant play better and blame the refs for loosing. Refs gavu us 1 PP, I give you that, but overall we were the better team. More shots, better attacks and more dangerous scoring chances. But hey, keep on crying all you want...

This is all I need to say.

 

[IceBjoern]

This is a reoccurring problem, Swedes play scared in big games. They worry too much about losing; it draws all that energy that should be put into winning.

 

[BB88]

Finland didn't win this, the refs did it for them. The bad calls obviously messed the Swedes up. Refs basically gave Finland 2 goals for free and then closed them off.

So 1 bad call in 60mins is the reason for the loss?

Alright then.

 

[JayKing]

Come here and I will cut your balls off and shove em down your throat.

 

[ViD]

You do know the difference between round robin and playoffs?

Yes, Sweden can clearly only perform in the former

 

[FiLe]

Haha mic open before interview.

Rantanen, off the record: "Aw f**k, that was a nailbiter."

 

[Nzap]

Sweden had 3 shots on goal in the 3rd period.
Finland shut them down very well.

It's a bit bittersweet that the refs had a horrible 3 minutes in the 2nd period.

 

[Harvest]

Anyone?

 

[ciderfylla]

It seems like Finnish juniors have passed Swedes in progress. Two years ago u18 they lost 10-0 and today they won u20 2-1.

Two games isn't nearly enough to base that kind of opinion on.