The Blue Team is clinging to the last straw

After six games in Cologne's Lanxess Arena, Italy only managed a measly point. A lot of bad luck and, in some cases, a clear difference in quality have meant that the Azzurri literally have their backs to the wall before their last appearance. As bottom of the table, they can no longer manage to stay in the world group on their own. And yet: The hope in the team is alive.

"So far, a lot of things haven't gone as planned. But everything that has happened so far no longer counts. The focus is on the Denmark game. That's where our World Cup will be decided," said defender Luca Zanatta immediately after the 1-4 defeat against Germany. In fact, Italy absolutely has to win the last game against the hosts of the 2018 World Cup within regular time in order to catch up to safety. However, a win is not enough to stay in the league. Mair's troops have to hope that Denmark (against Sweden and Italy) and Slovakia (USA and Sweden) don't score a single point in their remaining games. A table would be created with the results of the direct duels between the three bottom teams with the same points and Italy would be in the best position there.

The Blue Team still has a glimmer of hope ahead of their appearance against the Danes on Monday (16.15:XNUMX p.m.).

The World Cup results in Cologne: Italy - Germany 1:4 Russia - Slovakia 6:0 Latvia - USA 3:5 Denmark - Germany 3:2 aet Sweden - Italy 8:1 Sweden - Latvia 2:0 Russia - Denmark 3:0 Slovakia - Germany 2:3 USA - Italy 3:0 Slovakia - Denmark 3:4 Italy - Latvia 1:2 Germany - Russia 3:6 USA - Sweden 4:3 Italy - Russia 1:10 Germany – Sweden 2-7 USA – Denmark 7:2 Latvia – Slovakia 3:1 Sweden – Russia 1:2 a.t. USA – Germany 1:2 Latvia – Denmark 3-0 Slovakia – Italy 3:2 a.t.t.

The remaining game for the Italians: Monday, May 15th (16.15:XNUMX p.m.): Italy - Denmark

The table: Russia 14 points USA 12 Sweden 10 Latvia 9 Germany 9 (+1 game) Denmark 4 Slovakia 4 Italy 1 (+1 game)

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The Blue Team is clinging to the last straw

After the defeat on Saturday evening against World Cup co-host Germany, all signs point to relegation for Italy's national team. Nevertheless, the Azzurri are hoping for a small ice hockey miracle before the last group game on Monday against Denmark.

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