Third success in four matches for Switzerland at the U20 World Championship! In Moncton, it won 4-3 on penalties against Slovakia.
Already qualified for the quarter-finals before this meeting after their victories against Finland and Latvia, the Swiss had the merit of never giving up. Trailing 3-1, they first stayed in the match thanks to a remarkable save from Kevin Pasche in front of Adam Zlnka in the 43rd minute before reducing the score on the following action by Mischa Ramel. The equalizer fell 6 minutes later by Lorenzo Canonica on the 1st success of the Swiss in power play in this tournament. During the shootout, they won the bet during the… 20th penalty of the session managed by Rodwin Dionico.
Switzerland does not yet know its opponent in the quarter-finals. This will most likely be the Czech Republic or Germany.
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