Latvia is about to crush Switzerland in front of a jubilant home crowd.
After two periods, they are leading 2-1.
In case of victory, Tre Kronor awaits in the quarterfinals.
Tonight it will be decided if Tre Kronor takes on the Czech Republic or Latvia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Thursday.
The conditions are simple:
If Latvia beats Switzerland, regardless of whether it happens in normal time or extra time/penalties, they will face the three titles in Riga.
In the event of a loss, the Czech Republic is waiting for the Swedish side.
Apollo scorer
Switzerland collected a maximum of 18 points in the first six matches and already secured the group victory. Therefore, they chose to rest many of their stars – while Latvia has everything to play for in front of the home crowd.
It was notable in the opening two periods.
Latvia took the lead with both 1-0 and 2-1. The last goal was scored by the star of the SHL, Rodrigo Apollos.
Goalkeeper board
Apollos, who had recently changed Örebro to Rögle, did not make it to the end. However, he was outclassed by Joren Pottelberghe, who played as the third goalkeeper for Switzerland during the tournament.
– It’s a guard board, says Nils Ekmann at SVT.
It has been eight years since the last time Latvia beat Switzerland.
The match is on!
