The second semifinal match was between Sweden and Czech Republic.
Swedish machine started to work from the first seconds. This team scored a controversial goal in the 2nd minute. Emelie Wibron was pushing the ball behind the goalie and according to the referee, it was the goal, the ball crossed the goal-line. Stephanie Boberg added the second one in the 13th minute. One minute later, Swedish players showed a brilliant combination in front of the Czech goalie and Sofia Joelsson rebounded the shot. She added her second in the last minute of the first period and Sweden won this part 4:0.
Sweden dominated and confirmed the role of favourite. Czech players had several good opportunities but no clear chances. They needed more accurate shots. But Sweden scored another two goals. Firstly, Alice Granstedt made it to 5:0. Secondly, Stephanie Boberg added another one to 6:0. Czech Republic got only few break aways because Swedish dominance was massive and Sweden controlled the game.
Sweden spent a lot of time on the Czech half but their opponent didn´t want to concede another goals. The winner was clear but Czech Republic scored the first goal in the 54th minute. Martina Repkova was a successful goal-scorer. Cornelia Fjellstedt completed the number of scored goals for Sweden in the 58th minute. Sweden won over Czech Republic 7:1.
Best players:
#10 Stephanie Boberg (SWE)
#21 Martin Repkova (CZE)
Japan were victorious against Thailand – 4.12.2017
Sweden strong and wins over Poland – 3.12.2017
Another triumph for Finland – 3.12.2017
Switzerland with an impressive win over Germany – 3.12.2017
Fantastic victory for Slovakia as host-country won over Australia 21-1 – 3.12.2017
Team USA wins over Thailand – 3.12.2017
Good win for Estonia – 3.12.2017
Denmark happy after second win – 2.12.2017
Slovakia with another victory – 2.12.2017
Finland strong against Czech Republic, wins 5-1 – 2.12.2017
Switzerland with the first triumph – 2.12.2017
Big battle between Australia and Singapore ends in tie – 2.12.2017
Norway won dramatic duel – 2.12.2017
Estonia happy after win against Australia – 1.12.2017
Singapore defeated by Slovakia – 1.12.2017
Czech Republic beats Latvia 8-3 – 1.12.2017
Sweden dominated and were victorious against Germany – 1.12.2017
Team USA strong against Japan, win 6-4 – 1.12.2017
Impressive win for Denmark against Thailand – 1.12.2017
Player changes (CZE, NOR, SVK) – 30.11.2017