Canada was the group stage's best team in the junior WC, and the team was a huge favorite before the semi-final against the Czech Republic.
And there were never any problems.
Although the team was not as superior as many had expected, there were no more than two goals from the Canadian clubs.
The Czech Republic took out the goalkeeper early
After these goals, which both came in the first period, the team did exactly what they needed.
Although they did not create exceptionally many chances, they did not release much either.
It was not until the end of the match, after the Czech Republic took out the goalkeeper already in the 55th minute, that the Czechs created some real pressure on Canada.
Russia or Slovakia in the semi
But instead of reducing, it was as so often happens with the goalkeeper picked out, a goal in the open box for Canada, when Connor McMichael could poke the puck into the open goal.
Thus, Canada is ready for the semifinals, where they will either face Russia or Slovakia.
- We see the tournament's best team so far, with the tournament's best goalkeeper so far as well.
They impress me, a lot and big!
All parts of the team cog in and make a very good effort, says SVT Sports expert Nils Ekman.