“The third victory in the tournament”, — write: sport.ua
The first period was bright, in which the audience saw six pucks, four of which were scored in the majority.
The Italians were the first to score, but then Ukraine took advantage of the 5-on-3 game and scored two goals, adding a third in even teams. The opponent won two pucks – in the majority and equal lineups.
The second period began with the same thing – a withdrawal and a goal of Ukraine in the format of 5 on 3. However, further on, a Ukrainian hockey player was already withdrawn for a rough foul with an injury, and Italy realized its chance, making the score 6:3.
The third 20-minute period began with a goal by the opponent. Italy continued to press and with 6 minutes to go reduced the gap to a minimum, throwing in the majority.
Fortunately, the young Ukrainians managed to maintain their advantage and hold on for victory.
Mykola Kosarev, who scored a goal and three assists, and Oleksiy Yevtekhov, who made three assists, were the best players in the Ukrainian national team.
On January 15, Ukraine, which scored nine points, will play against South Korea.
World U-20 Ice Hockey Championship. Division 1B
Ukraine – Italy 6:5 (4:2, 2:1, 0:2)
Pucks: 02:29 Pisetta (Garau – more) – 0:1, 06:48 Shulga (Yevtekhov, Kosarev – more) – 1:1, 07:38 Kupriyanov (Kosarev – more) – 2:1, 07:51 Zherebko – 3:1, 12:20 Mbov (Pisetta, Frost – more) – 3:2, 12:29 Koida (Kosarev, Yevtekhov) – 4:2, 21:19 Kosarev (Yevtekhov – more) – 5:2, 26:39 Kupriyanov (Sukhytskyi, Polonytskyi) – 6:2, 28:35 Mbov (Pisetta – more ) – 6:3, 40:34 Garau (Demolato, Frick) – 6:4, 52:04 Garau (Remolato – more) – 6:5
Goalkeepers: Levshin – Giordani