TAMMERFORS. Silence prevailed and paralyzed the scene when the US shocked the audience and topped after 1.04.
Finland managed to turn the match into a 4-3 win and now have 28 consecutive unbeaten matches in regular time.
– We drove hard and were able to come back, it was a tough match, says 1st place Sakari Maninen.
After the last signal, the arena exploded in a deafening unbridled victory party.
Finland reached the World Cup final and took its first historic medal on home soil.
With 28 consecutive World Cup or Olympic games left with a slight illness without losing after regular time.
It is clear that the Finnish players have been affected and pressed by the high expectations.
The United States, who played only four defenders in the match, shocked the Finnish fans, leading 1-0 and drawing 2-2.
Finland started the match and took advantage of the wounded and tired opponent in long attacks.
Led by former SHL players
It was a great game and a big hockey party on Saturday afternoon in Tampere.
It was Dallas Stars star Mira Heskanen who replaced the local crowd with a sleek body look and solid back rib.
The elegant hill scored a total of one goal and two assists in the semi-finals.
SHL-bekantingarna Sakari Manninen and Mikko Lehtonen in the Finnish country in connection with the national team match.
The second semi-final match will take place between Canada and the Czech Republic at 17.20 Swedish time.
The final match will be held at 19.20 Swedish time on Sunday evening.
The text has been updated.
