ZOH 2022 hockey – Slovakia – Sweden – evaluated by Boris Valábik

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Slovak hockey players won the first medal at the Winter Olympics, when they won bronze after winning 4-0 over Sweden.

The first act of historical success offered a thrilling drama of two exhausted teams who wanted to score at all costs and break the course of the match in their favor. However, after the end of the third, the teams returned to the cabins in a draw 0: 0.

“It simply came to our notice then. We need to give them a reason why it’s supposed to be a broken and tired team. The first goal will be extremely important, ” evaluated the entry into the duel by an expert RTVS and former representative Boris Valábik.

Medal for Little Slovakia from Greater China

His words came in the second period. Juraj Slafkovský pushed through with a precise intervention, who surprised the Swedish goalkeeper Lars Johansson and sent Slovakia into the lead. The second goal weakened the opponent Samuel Takáč, who opened the scoring at the Olympics and cut through a negative series of unsuccessful power games.

Although his shot slightly revived the North’s offensive efforts, it was the last nail in the coffin of hope for a medal success in Beijing. At the end of the match, Juraj Slafkovský and Pavol Regenda symbolically scored the bronze profit with goals.

“I am very proud of this team. After two initial losses, even with the support of Mira Šatan, he managed to get to his feet. It takes great inner strength, leaders in the team, great determination to fight for their country. And how more beautifully the boys could have represented us, as if by bringing a bronze Olympic medal from huge China to a small 5.5 million Slovakia.

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Slovak players celebrate after winning bronze.

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We have been talking about gold from the World Cup for twenty years, these guys have won immortality. Because for at least the next 20 years, these pictures will be shown and these currencies will be talked about. They deserved it. Totally and completely. ”

We are on the right track

After a fantastic success, Boris Valábik praised his team performance, because according to him, only goals scored did not determine the gain of the precious metal. Equally important were the players from the lower formations, who performed their tasks responsibly. “Even the defender of the last formation, who did not make a mistake, caused this team to be here now.

Although he doesn’t have to make headlines and not every fan knows about it, he has just as much to do with it. It’s a team sport and every single one has bought a system set up by Craig Ramsay. Of course, this cannot end there, but at least we see that we are on the right track. ”

Hudáček is a big player

After the match, the former national team member did not only praise the shooter, the recorder or the impregnable goal area. He also saw success in conscientious defense, which got the team to a happy ending in the bronze medal. Libor Hudáček, who scored only once at the Olympic tournament, also received recognition.

“Rosandic and Marcin were the two best defenders for me. Tchaikovsky also had a very good tournament as a very strong defender. Libor Hudáček, a man with whom everyone may have realized how willing this team is to give up what decorates it.

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Marek Ďaloga on the left and Libor Hudáček on the right

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The way he fought in the defensive zone, the way he ‘barked’, the way he dropped his statistics to fight for success. It takes a big player. Many of them will be sold at the Olympics, but the victory needs exactly the same players as Libor. “

Boris Valábik was saddened by only one after the triumph of Slovakia. “I envy them the party. I would like to experience that with them. “