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The Latvians took the lead 2 seconds before the end of the first half, when Mikas Indrašis scored the goal.
Oscar Batna doubled the gap midway through the second half.
Although the Canadians made up to 38 shots throughout the match, the Latvian goalkeeper resisted all attempts by the favorites and the Latvians celebrated a historic victory.
This is the first time that the Latvian team has beaten Canada in an official match at a world championship or at the Olympic Games. By then, the Canadians had won 11 games in a row and one ended in a draw.
The Canadian national team is the team with the most titles of all time in world championships. He has become the strongest on the planet 26 times. In the last championship two years ago, the Canadians finished second.
The Latvians have never surpassed seventh place in the world championships so far.
The Latvian team became the second team from group B to win on the first day of the championship. Before, the Germans defeated the Italians 9: 4.
Finland, Norway, Kazakhstan and the United States, which are defending the title, will also play in Group B.
Another game was played in Group A on Friday night. Slovakia defeated Belarus 5: 2.
The Slovaks were already leading 3-0 after the first half and increased the lead to four goals at the start of the third quarter.
The Belarusians scored two goals in the final seven minutes, but could not fight more seriously for the victory, and the Slovaks closed the match in the last minute with an empty goal.
Previously in Group A, Russia achieved a dramatic 4: 3 victory against the Czech Republic.
Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and Great Britain will also start tomorrow in Group A.
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