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The Austrian ice hockey juniors also had no chance in the final match of the group stage of the U-20 World Cup in Edmonton. Instead of the expected sensation against the Czech Republic, there was a bitter 7-0 defeat. The Czechs go up to the quarterfinals, Austria can get out of the tournament bubble.
The Austrians got off to a good start and were able to make good counterattacks. But no goals were scored with the chances of Hochegger or Peeters. The Czech Republic, for its part, increased the pace so much in the second third at the latest that the Austrians could no longer keep up. From minute 27 to 40, the Czech Republic scored four goals, Roger Bader’s players could only react and stop acting.
Austrian goalkeeper Sebastian Wraneschitz had a lot to do with 61 shots and once again showed his great talent. Austria’s goal difference after four defeats: 1:29.
Switzerland is also out
In addition to Austria, Switzerland also said goodbye to the tournament. The Swiss lost the decisive quarter-final match against Germany by 5: 4. Salzburg loan-man John Peterka scored three goals. They are the first quarter-finals of a German U-20 team.
As all other youth tournaments were canceled this year, there are no relegated players and Austria will again be able to participate in the Top 10 Nations World Cup next year.
