Italy can continue to dream at the World Cup in Ritten

Overtime win against Austria, win against Norway and now France had to believe in it too. Before the home World Cup, Italy's U18s thought they had a small chance of getting promoted to the top division, and now they are close. They are only one point short of first place, which they can take on Friday with a win against Germany.

Coach Massimo Fedrizzi's team showed a convincing performance against France. Only a minute had been played when Laura Lobis from Kalter took heart in the power play from a distance and made it 1-0 (1.02). The “Azzurrine” showed that they had excellent control of the power play in the second third when Rittner Heidenberger made it 2-0 (27.50). There was little to see from France offensively and when there was, Italy goalkeeper Girardi was always at the post. Thanks to a rock-solid defensive performance, she was able to celebrate her first shutout of the tournament at the end, after her backup Ostoni had already achieved that in the first game against Austria.

Germany in front, Norway behind Germany was able to successfully defend its lead in the league table in the game against Austria. Both teams met on equal terms. At the end of the second third, Germany managed to take the lead thanks to the correct greeting in the slot (38.56). Austria threw everything forward again, but didn't score. But Germany increased the lead to 2-0 in the final minutes thanks to an empty-net goal from Hanack (58.57).

Anastasia Gruß scored for Germany. © Max Pattis

In the game between Hungary and Norway - as befits a basement duel - it got down to business. Norway's captain Kristiansen put her team in the lead after a great roast assist (11.52), but shortly before the end of the first third Mozolai equalized with a goal after Bahiczki-Toth hit the post (18.36). After Carlin restored Norway's lead (47.10), Hungary hit back with two power play goals from Metzler (49.48, 55.22) and secured important points in the fight against relegation.

The next three duels are on the program on Friday. There will be a potentially decisive clash between Italy and Germany at 13 p.m. France and Norway meet at 16.30:20 p.m. before the game between Hungary and Austria at XNUMX p.m. concludes the fourth day of the tournament.

Thursday's results: Germany – Austria 2:0 (0:0, 1:0, 1:0) Goals: 1:0 Greetings (38.56), 2:0 Hanack (58.57/EN) Italy – France 2:0 (1:0, 1:0, 0:0) Goals: 1:0 Lobis (1.02/PP), 2:0 Heidenberger (27.50/PP) Hungary – Norway 3:2 (1:1, 0:0, 2:1) Goals: 0:1 Kristiansen (11.52), 1:1 Mozolai (18.36/PP), 1:2 Carlin (47.10), 2:2 Metzler (49.48/PP), 3:2 Metzler (55.22/PP)

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Italy can continue to dream at the World Cup in Ritten

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