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The Slovak hockey players succeeded in the last match of the A-group at the World Hockey Championships. They defeated Denmark 7: 1 and won a place in the quarterfinals.
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Šimon Nemec, who scored four points in the match, had a great deal of credit for the final result. One of them was his first goal at the World Cup. “It simply came to my notice then. The goalkeeper caught me there twice. Juraj Slafkovský teased me that I probably wouldn’t score a goal. I’m happy for it. When he was still being checked on video, I was a little tense. It was definitely my best match. I’m looking forward to so many points, but the 7: 1 result is more fun, ” stated after the match with Denmark.
The team’s youngest defender is also pleased with the growing form and productivity of Juraj Slafkovsky and Adam Sýkora. “It’s great that when we get here, we can push ourselves and we’re not just in numbers. ‘Syky’ played a great match, even though he didn’t score. He was playing fights. I think he can build on that. ”
Despite having fingers in the match with the Danes, he tries to put more emphasis on defensive work at the championship compared to the club season. “It’s more advanced hockey. You can’t play headless. If I was in the front and missing in the back, it would be renumbered. I think I play more mature and I do more well in points. “
He can also draw a lot of experience from the first defender Martin Fehérváry, who came to help the Slovak team after a fantastic rookie season in the NHL. “Fehy is 22 years old, but he played all season in the NHL. He is an excellent defense leader. It helps all of us, not only the younger ones, but also the older ones. ”
Ice Hockey World Championship 2022: Slovakia – Denmark (Andrej Kollár, Adam Sýkora, Mislav Rosandič and Šimon Nemec celebrate the fourth goal)
Source: SITA
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In words of praise, Šimon Nemec did not spare the team captain Tomáš Tatar, who ordered two goals to win in the first period. “He has shown that he is a true leader. He scored two goals and then passed to the guys, even though he had a chance to hit. That says a lot about his nature. ”
He also did not forget to appreciate Adam Húska, who made the match for the quarterfinals easier for Slovakia with his great interventions. “After the injury of Patrik Rybár, 5 matches hold us. Although some did not turn out well, he always caught fantastically. We are happy to be able to build on it. ”
Simon Nemec is not picky and is ready to fight for the semifinals with anyone. But one team would still be especially pleased. “If we played against the Finns, the hall would be full. That would be a bigger experience. But we’ll see. We will be ready for both options. ”
According to the young defender, it should not be forgotten that the mere advance to the quarterfinals is a great success. However, he sees no reason why Slovakia could not continue until the medal battles. “Better lists from our team did not advance to the quarterfinals. We have to take it as a success and we can only surprise. ”
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