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After Monday’s matches in the A-group at the World Championships in Riga, the Slovak hockey players are sure of the quarterfinals, but on Tuesday they want to win against the Czech Republic. Assistant coach Ján Pardavý stated that despite some minor injuries to the players, the Slovaks want to put the strongest possible line-up in the derby of the match.
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Pardavý and the coaching staff watched Russia’s match with Sweden directly in the stands at the Olympic Sports Center. He saw a live duel in which the Russians defeated Tre Kronor 3: 2 after the raids.
“It simply came to our notice then. The Russians did not do well, but in the end they managed it and helped us. Although I am convinced that we would help ourselves. Tomorrow, however, we can play relaxed and prepare for the playoffs, ” he said Sorry for RTVS.
The Slovaks trained on Monday morning, thinking about Tuesday’s match. “We had training, we were preparing for the Czechs, no matter how it turns out. We were preparing to play it ourselves. We wanted to go to the match in full force, now we will see in what line-up we will go. But we want to win, “ added Pardavý.
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The assistant head coach admitted that the attackers have more scars, there is a good condition in defense: “We have some options, but there are no reserves in the attack. Some players are injured, we will see how we agree on the morning meeting. But I think we will go in the strongest possible line-up. Anyone who has a problem will rest. ”
The situation in the B-group is not yet clear, but with paper assumptions, the Slovaks are in the quarterfinals of the USA or Finland. “It simply came to our notice then. They play fast hockey, they are strong in fights, but we can work against them. We will be surprised who it will be in the end. ”
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