Philipp Grubauer was a sure support. © ANSA / LUKAS KABON

Next goal spectacle: Germany on course for the quarterfinals

Germany's national ice hockey players celebrated the next goal gala and the big step towards the World Cup quarter-finals with a short La-Ola in front of the fans who had traveled with them.

17 Maj 2024

From: apa/dpa

After another convincing 8:2 (2:1, 3:0, 3:1) against Kazakhstan on Friday, Harold Kreis' team can now slowly but surely plan for the knockout round with nine points. With a win against Poland on Saturday (16.20:XNUMX p.m.) the quarter-finals should be almost certain.

“We just want to build on the win,” said goal scorer JJ Peterka ProSieben with a view to the upcoming game. “Today we delivered a solid performance and we want to build on that.” Maksymilian Szuber (2nd minute), Parker Tuomie (3rd), JJ Peterka (22nd), Lukas Reichel (29th/51st), Lukas Kälble (36th minute). .), Frederik Tiffels (55th) and Maximilian Kastner (59th) scored in Ostrava, Czech Republic for the strong selection of the German Ice Hockey Association. “Overall, of course, I’m very, very satisfied,” said Kreis. “It’s not that easy over 60 minutes. The boys managed it well and had the game under control.”

Denmark can cheer. © APA/afp / MICHAL CIZEK

At the same time, Denmark celebrated their second victory and thus stayed in the league almost assured. The Danes beat Great Britain 4:3 (2:2, 1:1, 1:0) in Prague on Friday. The British are still without a point and need at least one win against Norway (3 points) and Austria (4) to avoid immediate relegation. The decision in the even game came in the 53rd minute with a power play goal from Christian Wejse.