– Immediately the Czechs had been mentally stronger than us when it mattered most. We let it go a little bit an excessive amount of and could not maintain on to it and so they just about took benefit of each single probability they bought, says Erik Karlsson to TT.
– We have now stated all through the event that it mustn’t matter what occurs round us or what the others do. We should concentrate on ourselves. Immediately we did not handle to stick with it for 60 minutes.
Tre Kronor diminished by Joel Eriksson Ek earlier than the second break, however Sweden didn’t get nearer than 5-3. Within the third, Lukas Sedlak scored two targets for the Czech Republic, making the ultimate rating 7-3.
– I feel we’re touring fairly properly. We rating 5-3 and have good strain. I am nonetheless happy with the boys. We pushed on till the tip, however weren’t ok, says Hedman
Now awaits a match for third prize in opposition to Canada on Sunday.
– They (Czech Republic) are very, excellent, but it surely’s exhausting to swallow. You sound a bit egocentric… I feel we’re a greater staff, but it surely wasn’t sufficient at present, Hedman instructed Viaplay.
Sweden, taking part in its first semi-final since 2018, faces Canada within the bronze medal match. Canada fell 2-3 to Switzerland on penalties. Switzerland settled the sport within the fifth spherical by veteran Sven Andrighetto, whereas Dylan Cozens missed his try.
– The entire nation could be jealous of us. We performed such sport. I’m so happy with the entire staff. It was a curler coaster. It is implausible, says Kevin Fiala to Sportbladet.
It was additionally Switzerland who opened the match greatest. Kevin Fiala made it 1-0 at 15:06 whereas Nino Niederreiter made it 2-0 at 17:16 behind Canada goalkeeper Jordan Binnington. Roman Josi, a daily with the Nashville Predators, assisted on each targets.