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Russia had a long 3-2 lead in the third period. But a minute from the end of the game came the redeeming tie. Noel Gunler found himself just behind the Russian goalkeeper and an extra time awaited him.
But when would Russia show its strength? Russian Khusnutdinov made it 4-3 with 5.6 seconds to go, and Swedish goalkeeper Jesper Wallstedt finally had to capitulate.
– We fight throughout the game and grow as a team throughout the game. So get a receipt at the last minute, but it’s so sad to lose in “overtime”, it’s one of the most boring things you can do, says goalkeeper Jesper Wallstedt to SVT Sport.
Russia started better
Before the match against Russia, Sweden had 54 consecutive victories in group matches at the JVM and 14 consecutive years without losing. That suite is so broken. The last time Sweden lost in a group stage match at JVM was in 2006.
– I think Sweden plays a good game. They have shown that you can compete with the biggest nations, says SVT expert Mikael Renberg.
“They play disgusting”
Russia started the game better and had a 2-1 lead after the first period. Sweden stepped up in the second. Then Alexander Holtz started his goal scorer at JVM. However, Djurgårdsstjärnan had one of the worst performances we have seen him recently.
– You realize that they start to play ugly and disgusting. Too bad we don’t have a five with us. We can only hope that the judges will step up, Holtz told SVT before third period.
On New Year’s Day, America awaits Sweden. If they win there, the Junior Crowns will win the group.
