ZOH 2022 hockey – Czech Republic about spontaneous step after victory over Russia – ŠPORT.sk

They started the Olympic tournament with an unexpected loss to Denmark, which is the biggest surprise of the championship in Beijing so far. They added a close victory after the invasions against Switzerland and embellished the B-Group’s conclusion with a valuable scalp, which they won in a duel with the Russian Olympic team.

It was extremely dramatic for the Czech Republic in this case as well. Although the Russians were almost in their pockets, as they were still leading 4: 2 in the 44th minute, they finally had something to do to at least lead the fight into overtime.

In it, our western neighbors from across the Morava River managed to win a one-player power play and thus secure promotion to the playoffs from 3rd place, as the Danes unexpectedly awarded the Swiss to the last place of the B-group after a 4: 3 victory.

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Czech coach Filip Pešán

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“It was very important that we used the power play that was the key to the victory,” quotes Chekhov coach Filip Pesan portal iDnes.cz, “I really liked hockey, on both sides. It was excellent for the eye of the viewer. If I could choose between 1: 0 and 6: 5 in overtime, I would prefer the second option, because hockey is played for the fans. “

Despite the valuable triumph, the Czech players were self-critical, as they almost escaped the match between their fingers in about 5 minutes. Filip Pešán also agreed with the charges: “It’s true, but the team can be even stronger, as after such a collapse they managed to get back into the game. In my opinion, something like this should not happen, but we must respect the strength of the opponent, who surpassed us at this stage. “

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Michal Spacek, Czech Republic

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He came, he saw, he won

The striker Michal Špaček, who arrived in Beijing a few hours before the match with Russia, can also be considered a great hero of the match. His trip to the 2022 Olympic Games was complicated by positive cover tests, but in the end he was still able to arrive after a few days, although many people no longer expected that.

In the end, 24-year-old Michal Špaček appeared in the Czech national jersey, which he even helped with a leading goal at 3: 2. “I begged him not to take sleeping pills in the afternoon, as this could have affected the evening’s match. He obviously didn’t listen to me, “ Filip Pesan smiled, “Sometimes you make changes to the lineup, in a power-up five, and it works out. And sometimes he’s an idiot. I am very happy that we succeeded. ”

“I’m very happy to be here at all,” admitted Michal Špaček, who for iSport.cz described the unpleasant days before departure, “It was difficult. I was hoping that the tests would only work out for me for some two or three days and then it would break. But it was a little longer. I had no choice but to wait. ”

He was happy with the goal and the victory, but in the first place he wants him to feel stronger on the ice. “Especially to be better physically and perform better and better. When you drop out, fights and hockey games are not perfect. Especially that we won, “ he was pleased.

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The joy of Czech hockey players at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing

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Unconventional shout at the inverter

A few minutes after the match, the spectators saw one not entirely traditional moment. The whole Czech team did not come off the ice, but remained buried at the substitution and shouted loudly.

“After the victory, we miss the traditional shout in the cabin. By the time we all got into the locker room after the win with Switzerland, half of the guys were already in the hospital and the other somewhere else. The players spontaneously said that they would need to shout, so we waited sports for the Russians to leave the ice so that it would not be disrespectful, and then we shouted, “ Czech coach Filip Pešán explained.

The Czech national hockey team is now waiting for its eight-final opponent, who can come from several opponents. Under certain circumstances, he may also meet with Slovakia.

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