“Azzurri” keep the damage within limits - comments on the game

Kurt Platter from Stockholm

Italy put on a convincing performance in front of almost 9000 spectators, fought until they dropped and once again had reliable support in goalkeeper Daniel Bellissimo. The Italian-Canadian defused 36 shots and made way for Thomas Tragust seven minutes before the end. Bellissimo was plagued by cramps and was dehydrated. The “Swedish legionnaire” was immediately taken to the dressing room, where the team doctor gave him an infusion. "It is not bad. His body has lost a lot of water. “Daniel was just knocked out after his great performance,” said national coach Rick Cornacchia after the press conference.

Cornacchia: “I’m proud of my players” He was very satisfied with the performance of his players. “We limited the damage. Everyone fought exemplary and didn't make things easy for the Swedes. I'm proud of my players.” Cornacchia left the lines unchanged compared to the Czech Republic game. Stefano Marchetti and Derek Edwardson didn't make a single change.

Marco Insam: “A great experience” Marco Insam was used again on the third line together with Luca Felicetti and Pat Iannone and was thrilled after the game: We had nothing to lose. It was a great experience to play against Henrik Zetterberg, Daniel Alfredsson and Co. Previously I could only see these exceptional players from television. At first I was a bit nervous and tense. But after the first change, that went away. I think we can be satisfied with our performance.” The 22-year-old is currently playing in an A World Cup for the first time, after only being there as a tourist in Quebec in 2008. “It's a great experience. A World Cup is always the culmination of the season. The organization is perfect, the stadium is huge and the level is extremely high. As a young player, you can not only gain experience, but also learn a lot," assured Insam, who was also thrilled by the crowd: "I'm used to playing in front of a lot of spectators, as there are more than 10.000 fans in the OHL were playing. But the atmosphere today was great.”

Two Russian players suspended The “Three Crown Team” seemed tired after losing the “battle” against Russia (3:7). Coach Pär Marts also had to call on Johan Franzen alongside Fredrik Pettersson, Joel Lundqvist and Jonathan Ericsson. The Detroit striker broke his nose on Friday after a crosscheck from Dimitri Kalinin. The Russian was banned for three games by the world association today and will therefore also have to miss the game against Italy on Monday. Kalinin could therefore play for the “Sbornaja” again in a possible semi-final at the earliest. His teammate Alexej Jemelin has to sit out a game. He had also used a stick against Franzen. “My players seemed pretty drained. Everyone expected a win. I'm glad we scored four goals and didn't concede any. “We actually wanted to score several goals,” said Marts. Although his team dominated the game for long stretches, it was by no means world champion.

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“Azzurri” keep the damage within limits - comments on the game

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