Now the international bandy season has begun in earnest with two World Cup tournaments for Men 16 and Women 17.
WORLD CUP WOMEN 17
The first day is over and in the girls’ tournament Västerås SK leads the table after two initial victories. First a big victory against Norwegian Stabæk IF with a whopping 14-0 and the day ended with a safe 4-1 game in the summit meeting with Villa Lidköping. We could also see several great goalscorers, mainly in Västerås SK where Hilda Kolsmyr scored 5 goals during the first day. Many interesting matches await on Saturday. For example, the game between today’s series leader Västerås and runner-up Mölndal/Höjden. The tournament for Women 17 is now moving
several matches from Mölndal to Gothenburg and Ruddalen’s indoor arena. Unfortunately, Saturday’s 5 matches in Gothenburg will not be able to be webcast as the arena has no camera installed. However, the four matches in Mölndal will continue to be webcast on Bandyplay.se and of course the play off-games on Sunday.
WORLD CUP MEN 16
The World Cup Men 16 is played in Bollnäs and SBB indoor arena. The Group B has two top teams in Villa Lidköping and Edsbyn. Both teams have won both games today. Villa Lidköping in the lead after impressive 22-0 from todays two games against IFK Kungälv 15-0 and Norwegian Stabæk IF 7-0. Edsbyn also won todays games against the same to teams, a tight win against Stabæk 3-2 but a big one against IFK Kungälv 11-0. Tomorrow, it will be interesting to see Edsbyn-Villa Lidköping in the early morning game at 8.30.
In Group A WP 35 from Finland has been very impressiv. Three straight wins today, Bollnäs 6-0, Spånga/Helenelund 4-1 and Norwegian Ready by 5-2. Lidköpings AIK have a good Friday to remember for the rest of the weekend. Vistories against Norwegian Ready Bandy 5-1 and Bollnäs 7-2. Finally we have to ask you to remember a certain name from today, Melwin Albinsson in Villa Lidköping. 8 goals only on this first day!
Watch all games from Bollnäs SBB Arena thru the weekend on Bandyplay.se.