France vs Latvia Ice Hockey World Championship Match: Score, Highlights, and Updates

27:20

Latvian forbidden distribution. The game moves again in front of Merzļikins.

27:01

A shot from behind the defensive player, but it was more of a forward effort from Bozon. Throw in the attack zone in France after the commercial break.

26:19

Total guests.

25:19

Entering the dense area, the French were protected there and threw the puck away from danger.

24:27

The French threw the puck over every line after winning the ball.

24:19

Exclusions in the French team:
Anthony Rech – 2 min., hook.

23:47

Attempt to shoot with Jaks. The goalkeeper Junca had to knock down the puck with concrete.

23:05

Fast offensive progress by the Latvians, but Gavars did not fire on Junca.

22:46

Treille’s puck tried to touch Bellemare, but there was no chance.

22:20

Auvitu tried it with a shot at the goal, but it only met the prepared Merzļikins. Throw in the French attack zone.

21:51

The Latvian team went on the attack, the last shot was blocked by the French.

21:01

Krastenbergs played under pressure and only throws the puck away for a forbidden free. He throws himself before Merzļikins.

20:30

The Latvians simply gave the puck to the French, who can play offensive action from deep in their zone.

20:04

The Latvians won the opening goals of the second period.

The score after the first period is 0:1. Although the French started slowly, they added gradually, so they were able to prove themselves in 16:02 through Stephan da Costa. There was also an unnecessary suspension on the Latvian side, when Oskars Batna weakened his team in the 5th minute and also received a personal penalty for a dangerous jab against an opponent. Let’s see what the middle 20 minutes will bring us, which starts at about 17:13.

19:38

The Latvian defense left a lot of space for Simonsen, but he barely misses Merzļikins’ goal.

19:06

Auvitu marked a shot, finally offered the puck to Da Costa, but missed the goal and sent his team out of the field.

18:52

A hard blow by the French. They are still living in the third attack.

18:20

Total guests.

17:33

Zile tries it with a hard shot, it misses the French goal area.

17:08

An errant pass by France takes them out of the attacking third.

16:18

Exclusions in the French team:
Sacha Treille – 2 min., krosček.

15:31

Exclusions in the Latvian team:
Oskars Batna – DKZ, a dangerous game with a high stick.

15:31

Exclusions in the Latvian team:
Oskars Batna – 5 min., A dangerous game with a high hockey stick.

The judges are going to watch the video. One of the Latvian players may have committed an offense against the rules, but the situation must be confirmed.

15:15

Complicated situation on the blue line, the Latvians managed to throw the puck out of danger.

15:04

Bozon finishes from the right circle which Merzļikins catches! Nice shot by the French.

14:30

Latvia throws the bag over every line.

14:23

The French immediately tried to finish. In the scrum in front of goal though, they didn’t push through Merzļikins. Throw in the French attack zone.

The French will have a power play after the commercial break, let’s see how they can handle it.

14:15

Exclusions in the Latvian team:
Kristaps Zile – 2 min., threat.

13:20

Shot from the blue line, Jaks tried it. After that the Latvians lost the field of attack after a long time and the French can replace it.

12:40

The French hesitated behind their own goal, the Latvians pushed to the limit, but Junca kept his sanctuary.

12:20

Tramaks created a shooting opportunity, but it goes straight to goalkeeper Junca from the blue. Throw-in in the attacking area of ​​the Latvians.

09:37

This distribution of the puck could have turned out well for the Latvian team, but Daugavinš could not continue after the offside judgement. Throwing in the midfield.

09:01

French effort with a finish, but outside the area of ​​the three posts. Two shots.

08:35

Latvian effort, now just a not too dangerous effort from Egle. After that, the puck bounced on the defensive net. Throw-in in the French defensive zone.

08:19

Forbidden to release the French. So the game will move in front of the goalkeeper Junca.

06:15

The French won the throw-in in their own half. After that, the puck was thrown to the attacker, but the Latvians kept it well.

Latvia also has a big advantage in the stands. We hear the fans singing “Latvija”. For now, we are looking at fairly fast hockey on both sides.

06:00

The French enter the attack zone unfinished. Perret didn’t push him in.

05:04

Cibuļskis tried it from the left circle, but his shot was deflected outside the area of ​​the three posts of Juncu’s goal.

04:47

The Latvians won the throw-in and immediately went into the third attack.

04:40

Exemption from banned Latvians. He will throw into the attack zone of the French.

04:20

The Latvians have the puck on their sticks and will play attacking from deep in their area.

03:35

Finally the French could defend themselves. However, the Latvian power play was very good.

03:27

Total guests.

02:26

Dzierkals found himself in a promising opportunity, but missed the moment to finish! Great save by French defender Gallet.

01:27

Exclusions in the French team:
Florian Chakiachvili – 2 min., hook.

01:10

Marked exclusion on the French side and the Latvians can plan their attack in the six.

00:38

The first offensive effort of the French. They were kicked out of the third attack so will play another try behind their own goal.

00:05

The French won the opening balls and the game had just begun for us.

The hockey players are already on the ice surface and the game will start in a little while.

We welcome you to the online transmission. The meeting will start at 16:20.