Terrific fourth period for the Finns, who won third in a row

Germany got in front with two early goals and held it for most of the time. However, they blew the final period and conceded four goals to lost it completely. What a comeback by the Finns, who showed their moral strength.

The Germans started better and took the lead in their first powerplay. Tim Brazda found a gap above Hovi’s shoulder to make it 1:0 and just one minute later, it was 2:0 as Marco Pfelger signaled pass to his teammate, but intsead scored with a hidden shot on short post.

Finland managed to answer immediately thanks to precise attempt by Mikko Pukka which ended right in the top left corner.

After the first intermission, Seifert almost scored during another German powerplay, but his stopped hit only the post. The Finns were more active than their opponent, but Ower was calm and ready, just as Hovi on the other side.

Therefore next goal wasn’t scored until the fourth period when Camilo Miettinen equalized from between the circles. This was the boost for Finland which soon scored another one. Ossi Pellinen found a gap beneath Ower and turned the scoreline around.

For more, Tomi Penttinen added fourth goal in half a minute while going alone against Ower. The Germans tried to fight back, but when Carciola was called for hooking, it was pretty much over. Mikko Pukka finished Finnish comeback into the game with a fifth one right at the end.