GDT: Group A • May 3 • Russia 4, Slovakia 3

[Make]

43.38 3-4 Morozov (Atyushov, Kaigorodov)

Bouncing puck in front of the net, Morozov finds it and bats it in with the backhand.

PP Slovakia, Morozov 2 min hooking. Belov delay of game, 5 on 3 for 50 seconds. Now is Slovakia's chance. Timeout Slovakia. 14 minutes left.

Russia kills the penalties, but takes another one. PP Slovakia again. 11 minutes left.

Slovakia fails and Nagy takes a penalty.

 

[Latex*]

Now i beg you. Score Slovaks!

 

[VladNYC*]

Glen Hanlon is going to fall off the bench!

 

[Latex*]

Nice dive there.

 

[VladNYC*]

Fastest two teams in the tourney right here!

 

[Schalkenullvier*]

But probably Not the best

 

[VladNYC*]

Look at Glen Hanlon's crumpled papers

 

[Make]

Russia wins 4-3.

Doesn't look too good for Slovakia now. 0 points for the next round. That roster should play better. Hanlon doesn't impress me at all.

 

[Latex*]

Fastest two teams in the tourney right here!

Not even close. Finns must be one.

 

[observerspb*]

Victoryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

 

[joe89]

Slovakia might take Sweden with them for 0(or 1) points through the group stage. It will be an amazing qualification round.

 

[perklunt]

just as i said =]

 

[Fulcrum]

Slovakia still looked strong to me. Great game to watch.

It seemed that Russia looked fresher towards the end.

Also very nice to see Russia defending well towards the end.

And who was that goalie that played for Russia ... Na.. Naa.. I can't remember anymore.

 

[perklunt]

Konstantin Barulin ( Atlant MO ) GC finalist

 

[VladNYC*]

Slovakia still looked strong to me. Great game to watch.

It seemed that Russia looked fresher towards the end.

Also very nice to see Russia defending well towards the end.

And who was that goalie that played for Russia ... Na.. Naa.. I can't remember anymore.

Russia had no goalie for most of the game. Then Bykov decided to put one in. His name is Barulin and he **** thunder and pisses lightening.

 

[Brun0]

It will be hella of a second round. Slovakia must pretty much win 3/3 to go through.

Germany 6 pts
Czechs will have either 3 or 6 pts
Finland 2,3 or 5,6
Russia 3
Slovakia 0
Denmark/Latvia 0

Canada 5
Usa 3 or 6
Switzerland 3
Sweden most likely 1 or 4 but possible 3 or 6
France 1
Norway 2/Austria 0

 

[Erathian]

And who was that goalie that played for Russia ... Na.. Naa.. I can't remember anymore.

Russia? I thought he was Slovak best player

 

[Krotak]

Well, Congratulation to Russia...

The only thing that gives me hope, is that Slovakia is the only country, that ever made quarterfinal with 0 points from preliminary round. On the other hand it couldn't be worse to play in qualification round against Czech republic and Finland. Worst opponents for us .

It looks like, swan song is postponed. Players like Demitra and Višňovský can't released from NT after such tourney...

 

[Theokritos]

Looks like Slovakia has to score at least two victories in the next round against the Czech Republic, Finland and Latvia. Or else no quarterfinal. I guess the game against Finland will be crucial.

 

[perklunt]

It will be hella of a second round. Slovakia must pretty much win 3/3 to go through.

Germany 6 pts
Czechs will have either 3 or 6 pts
Finland 2,3 or 5,6
Russia 3
Slovakia 0
Denmark/Latvia 0

if Latvia wins than they have 1pt to 2nd round

 

[kiluj]

Victoryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

Lol at your avatar

 

[MaxV]

Please tell me Barulin will be starting from now on.

PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE.

 

[VladNYC*]

Lol at your avatar

Best avatar on hf boards It's not like SKA can't afford him.

 

[PapaQ]

Slovak forwards didnt give him much "work" to be honest. He has yet to show some great saves.

 

[VladNYC*]

Please tell me Barulin will be starting from now on.

PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE.

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