Russia became World Champion when the team won the final against Sweden 4-1 in Arkhangelsk Saturday, March 16th. The match was smooth and exciting all the time. At the score 1-1, for example, the teams missed a penalty stroke each. Russia was more effective in their offense during the end of the game and won fairly.
THE GOALS
1-0 (02) Egor Bednikov, assist Denis Morkovskiy
1-1 (20) Emil Nordström, assisted by Arvid Tapper
2-1 (48) Denis Kozlov, assist Denis Morkovskiy
3-1 (54) Vladislav Kutuzov
4-1 (60) Marat Sharipov, assist Vladislav Kutuzov
THE 3rd PLACE GAME
Finland won the bronze after victory 5-4 in the 3rd prize match against Norway. That match was, if possible, even more exciting.
BEST PLAYERS IN THE TOURNAMENT
Best goalkeeper
Kirill Vankin, Russia
Best defender
Jesper Granqvist, Sweden
Best midfielder
Tukka Ässämäki, Finland
Best forward
Isak Karlsson, Sweden
Most valuable player
Vladislav Kutuzov, Russia
Gentleman of The Tournament
Mikhail Shirsov, Russia