In the semi-final, the Swedes beat the Czechs with a score of 5:2. In the first half, the opponents exchanged effective attacks. For the Czechs, Matthias Melovsky opened the scoring, and for the Swedes, Theo Lindstein equalized.
In the 22nd minute, Axel Sandin-Pellica gave the hosts the lead. But in five minutes, Tomas Cybulka restored balance to the score.
Semi-final pairings determined at World Youth Hockey Championship
In the third period, the Swedes scored three goals in eight minutes. Yonatan Lekkerimäki and Noah Östlund stood out among the winners. Lekkerimäki scored twice.
In the final, the Swedes will face the winner of the USA – Finland match.
Source: Sport
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