Russia defeated the United States and advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup hockey

Meeting in the arena named Ondreya Nepela ended with the score 4: 3.

Nikita Gusev opened the scoring in the 68th second of the game. Mikhail Sergachev doubled it in the 16th minute, having realized the majority.

At the beginning of the second period, the rebound after the throw of Brady Neck allowed the Americans to close the gap.

In the third period, Cyril Caprice after intercepting Sergachev and transfer of Gusev restored the difference in two goals.

A few minutes later, Noah Henifin and Mikhail Grigorenko exchanged accurate throws in counterattacks.

Three minutes before the end of the match, Jeff Blashill's team removed the goalkeeper and scored the third goal with the efforts of Alex Debrinket.

In the semifinals, the Russian team will fight with a team that will have the worst rating of those who make it to the next round. The match will take place on Saturday, May 25, at 16:15.