The Czech republic’s floorball team cruised to a resounding 9-1 victory over Slovakia in the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Malmö. This decisive win not only propelled the Czechs to their sixth consecutive top-four finish but also secured their participation in the World Games in Chengdu, China, scheduled for August of next year.
on Saturday at 16:00,the Czechs will face Sweden in the semi-finals,looking to avenge their defeat in the 2022 championship final against the ten-time champions and current world vice-champions.
“We had a strong start, capitalizing on our attacking opportunities just like in previous matches,” remarked Czech team captain Ondřej Němeček. “This allowed us to relax a bit, benefiting from the fact that Slovakia, if they wanted to come back, would have to open up, giving us more chances to score.”
The Czech offensive was in full swing from the first whistle.just one minute in, captain Němeček found the net, assisted by Marko Beneš. This goal marked Němeček’s 22nd assist in the World Cup,breaking the Czech record previously held by Pavel Kožušník. Jiří Best then doubled the lead just 71 seconds later, converting a pass from Matěj Jendrišák, who achieved a remarkable milestone of 150 points in 140 games for the national team.
Despite a missed chance by Marek Beneš during a breakaway, Best scored again in the 8th minute, this time from close range. Tomáš Jurco,who started over Lukáš Bauer for the third time in four matches,shut down Slovakia’s rare attacks,ensuring the Czechs maintained a comfortable lead even when Adam Hemerka was sent to the penalty box.
Tomáš Hanák added two goals in the span of three minutes, taking his tally to six for the tournament and becoming the Czech team’s leading scorer. Marek Beneš then extended the lead to 6-0 just 50 seconds later.
The second period saw the Czech defense maintain its dominance. Despite a Slovak power play, during which Filip Langer hit the crossbar, the Czechs didn’t yield. Coach Jaroslav berka rested key players like Němeček, Beneš, and havlas, giving Mikuláš Krbec, Filip Forman, and Martin Tokoš a chance to shine. Forman capitalized on this opportunity, scoring in the 35th minute after Tokoš set him up.
In the third period, the Czechs continued their scoring spree. Josef Rýpar converted a pass from Adam Delong to make it 7-0. Filip zakonov and Matěj Jendrišák further extended the lead with goals assisted by Jendrišák and Tomáš Hanák.Peter Nehila managed to get one back for Slovakia in the final minutes, preventing Jurco from recording a clean sheet in his international career.
While pleased with the dominant performance, defender adam Hemerka acknowledged room for betterment. “We started strong, controlled the first period, and led 6-0,” he reflected. “We perhaps eased up a bit. The match finished a bit late, which we see as a mistake. We need to learn from this but managed this game with a large advantage. Now, it’s time to rest well and recover for the semi-finals.”
Floorball World Championship in Malmö
Quarter Finals:
Czech Republic – Slovakia 9:1 (6:0, 1:0, 2:1)
Goals and assists: 1. Němeček (Marek Beneš), 3. Besta (Jendrišák), 8. Besta (T. Hanák), 16. T. Hanák (Besta), 19. T. Hanák (Besta), 19. Marek Beneš (Hemerka), 35. F. Forman (Tokoš), 54. Zakonov (Jendrisák), 56. Jendrišák (T. Hanák) – 57. Nehila. Referees: Andersson, Wissman (both Swedes). exclusion: 1:1. No use. Viewers: 1087.
Czech squad: Jurco – Hemerka, Němeček, Punčochář, Suchánek, Zakonov, Meliš – Marek beneš, Langer, Havlas – Delong, D.Beneš, Rýpar - T. Hanák, Jendrišák, Besta – from 30. plus M. Krbec, F. Forman, tokoš. Coach: Jaroslav Berka.
## discussing the Czech Floorball Team’s Victory
**Q:
Who are the two individuals we’ll be discussing?**
**A:** the individuals are **Ondřej Němeček** and **Marek Beneš**, both players on the Czech Republic floorball team.
**Q:** What was the outcome of the Czech Republic’s quarter-final match against Slovakia?
**A:** The Czech republic decisively defeated Slovakia 9-1. This victory ensured their place in the World Games in Chengdu, China.
**Q:
What did Ondřej Němeček say about the team’s performance?**
**A:** Němeček, the Czech team captain, stated they had a strong start, capitalizing on attacking opportunities early. This allowed the team to relax, knowing Slovakia would have to take risks to catch up, leading to even more scoring chances for the Czechs.
**Q:**
How many goals did Marek Beneš contribute?**
**A:** Marek beneš scored one goal and assisted on another.
I can do that. Here’s a Q&A based on the text, focusing on Ondřej Němeček and marek Beneš:
**Q: who are the two individuals we’ll be discussing?**
**A: ** The individuals are **Ondřej Němeček** and **Marek Beneš**, both players on the Czech Republic floorball team.
**Q: What did Ondřej Němeček say about the Czech teamS performance?**
**A:** Němeček, the Czech team captain, stated they had a strong start, capitalizing on attacking opportunities early. This allowed the team to relax, knowing Slovakia would have to take risks to catch up, leading to even more scoring chances for the Czechs.
**Q: How many goals did Marek Beneš contribute?**
**A:** marek Beneš scored one goal and assisted on another.
