TAMMERFORS. After huge success in the SHL, Finland chose to put Emil Larmi in goal for Tre Kronor.
Federation captain Jukka Jalonen is hoping SC’s golden senior champion Växjö will put an end to the kill stats.
Finland has never won against Sweden in a tournament on home soil.
The Finnish Lions terrorize opponents with their ball with a powerful roar?
hardly.
Instead, a … meow is heard.
Shocking statistics show that in nine World Cup or World Cup meetings on Finnish soil since 1965, Finland has not been able to defeat Tre Kronor.
It’s a 58-year-old curse for Finland.
– It doesn’t matter if we don’t play against Sweden in this tournament. If these stats are correct, then it’s time to win, says Finnish national team captain Jukka Jalonen.
Bet on the ghost of the Swedes
Finland chose to put Emile Larme in the goal between the crossbars against Sweden.
The 26-year-old World Cup number one player became a highlight during the World Cup qualifiers with his brilliant style of play and big smile under the goalkeeper’s mask.
Especially for the final opponent Skellefteå Emil Larmi has become a big bogey, in Tre Kronor there are Skellefteå players Pär Lindholm and Jonathan Pudas.
– He’s had a great season so far. We think he’s the most suitable goalkeeper for Sweden,” says Jukka Jalonen.
As was Sportbladet’s gold-plated Émile Larmé as the Golden Great, so “saving the football” with a decisive kick in the decisive game is already a classic of SHL history.
Emile Larme stood in the 4-1 loss to the United States in the first round, while Brennas goalkeeper Yossi Olkinora recently scored in the 4-3 win over Germany.
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Tre Kronor has six points and a 6-0 goal difference in the opening two matches against Germany and Austria.
35-year-old Lasse Johansson kept a clean sheet against Germany and 20-year-old Jesper Walstedt kept a clean sheet against Austria, both World Cup newcomers.
Finland also has the following SHL players: Miika Koivisto, Växjö, Ville Pokka, Färjestad, Hannes Björninen, Orebro, Niklas Friman, Brynäs, Ahti Oksanen and Oskarshamn.
Oskarshamn midfielder Ante Sumela will miss the second match in a row with a minor injury.
The team also includes former SHL profilers such as Marko Anttila, Sakari Manninen and Mikko Lehtonen.
The question is which ghost feels alive after Monday night’s rivalry meeting.
Three kroner against Finland or Emile Larme against the Swedes.
