Opening wins for Switzerland and Czech Republic at IIHF Women's World Championship
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- 31 Aug 2022
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The Swiss, who like the rest of Group A are guaranteed a quarter-final berth so are playing for seeding in the knockout rounds, beat Japan 3-1 at Herning's KVIK Hockey Arena.
Lara Stalder and Alina Muller both scored in the second quarter, assisting each other's goals, as Switzerland took charge of the match.
Lena Marie Lutz added a third before Akane Shiga scored a consolation for Japan.
Following yesterday's 10-0 defeat versus the United States, Japan now have two losses from two and prop up Group A.
In Group B, where five teams are battling for three quarter-final spots, the Czechs blew past Hungary 7-1.
Six different players scored for the Czech Republic at Scanel Hockey Arena in Frederikshavn, with Adela Sapovalivova bagging a brace.
The Czech Republic are now top of Group B, while Hungary fall to third with one win and one loss. Read More…
