Overwhelmed “Azzurri” go down against Switzerland

The Swiss team, equipped with four NHL players, set off offensive fireworks from the first minute and put Andreas Bernard under constant fire in the Italian goal. It only took 77 seconds before Minnesota striker Fiala made it 1-0 after a fantastic pass from Josi. The Swiss continued to keep the tempo high and repeatedly made the “Azzurri”, who were often defensively disoriented, look old with impressive puck relays and outstanding transition play.

Fiala Backhand gets Switzerland the first goal of the game Swiss Ice Hockey's Kevin Fiala uses his backhand to net beat Italy's Andreas Bernard and gives Switzerland an early lead. #IIHFWorlds Nashville Predators

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After Hofmann made it 2-0 with a deflected shot (8th), Martschini increased it to 3-0 a little later through Bernard's braces (11th). Shortly before the end of the period, Switzerland had the majority for the first time - the seventh in the world rankings didn't miss this opportunity either and scored with a hidden wrist shot from Ambühl, which Praplan slightly touched, to make it 4-0. Apart from a few half-chances from quick counter-attacks, there was nothing to be seen offensively from the Italian team.

Lino Martschini Sniper Lukas Frick to Lino Martschini makes it 3-0 for Swiss Ice Hockey over Team Italy. #IIHFWorlds

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Even after the first half-time break, the Swiss showed ice hockey at their best and consistently continued to move forward despite their comfortable lead. It didn't take long before the next goals came: Simon Moser first used a rebound to make it 5-0 (22nd), before Fiala - after a too short defense from Bernard - made it 6-0 (24th). . After the sixth goal, the Swiss slowed down a bit, but without giving Italy too much space and allowing serious opportunities.

Kevin Fiala Hat Trick 🎩🎩🎩 Powerplay goal for Kevin Fiala equals a hatty for the Swiss Forward. Swiss Ice Hockey Minnesota Wild

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The final third began in exactly the same way as the previous two periods - namely with a goal from Switzerland: the outstanding Fiala switched fastest when in the majority and poked the puck over the line to make it 7-0 (42nd). Afterwards, defender Loeffel increased the score further with a shot from the slot (47th) and Hischier with a remarkable wrist shot (50th). After 60 minutes, the scoreboard read 9-0 - a result that was absolutely in line with the game and was deserved at this level.

Goal by Nico Hischier Nico Hischier will Swiss Ice Hockey's 9th goal of the game!New Jersey Devils

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After the blow against Switzerland, the next “big chunk” awaits the Blue Team tomorrow, Sunday: from 16.15:XNUMX p.m., captain Alex Trivellato and Co. will face world champions Sweden.

Switzerland – Italy 9:0 (4:0, 2:0, 3:0)

Switzerland: Berra (Genoni); Josi-Weber, J. Moser-Diaz, Genazzi-Loeffel, Frick-Fora; Fiala-Hischier-Praplan, S. Moser-Haas-Ambühl, Hofmann-Kurashev-Martschini, Scherwey-Bertschy-Rod

Italy: Bernard (De Filippo Roia); McMonagle-Zanatta, Trivellato-Marchetti, A. Hofer-Pavlu, Tauferer-Helfer; Miceli-D. Kostner-Insam, Bardaro-Rosa-Morini, Gander-Andergassen-Ramoser, Hochkofler-Lambacher-Deluca

Gates: 1:0 Fiala (1.17), 2:0 Hofmann (7.24), 3:0 Martschini (10.06), 4:0 Praplan (19.54), 5:0 S. Moser (21.36), 6:0 Fiala (23.32), 7:0 Fiala (41.14), 8:0 Loeffel (46.55), 9:0 Hischier (49.43)

Ice Hockey World Championships in Slovakia – Group B Pos Country Games Goal diff. Points 1. Switzerland 1 +9 3 2. Russia 1 +3 3 3. Czechia 1 +3 3 4. Latvia 0 0 0 4. Austria 0 0 0 6. Sweden 1 -3 0 6. Norway 1 -3 0 8. Italy 1 -9 0

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Overwhelmed “Azzurri” go down against Switzerland

The Italian national ice hockey team received a bitter blow at the start of the World Cup in Slovakia: against runner-up World Champion Switzerland, the Blue Team, which was inferior in all respects, suffered a clear 0:9 defeat.

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