Switzerland was down 1-3 before the third period and felt counted on several occasions.
Nevertheless, the team managed to catch up and force extra time.
When it was goalless, the match was decided by a penalty shootout, which was extended.
First with the 20th penalty, Rodwin Dionicio scored the winning goal 4-3.
- That's how you should decide a match, said SVT's commentator Chris Härenstam about the handsome penalty.
But the big snack was a rare variant from teammate Liekit Reichle - who does his best in the clip above.
- Well, he has the puck past Gajan (the goalkeeper in Slovakia, editor's note).
He does everything right, but doesn't put it in.
It is a different punishment, says Härenstam.
- Yes, it really was, adds expert Mikael Renberg.
"We hope it will be a goal"
Renberg also points out that goalkeeper Adam Gajan makes a good save.
- Look how nice he is with his left shin guard, it's so well done by Gajan.
Expert colleague Jonas Andersson also liked the attempt.
- It was nice.
Sometimes you almost hope it will be a goal because they are so nice, a bit like with Hartikainen's penalty in the Euro Hockey Tour.
In addition to the victory, Reichle can take solace in the fact that he scored a goal and an assist during regular time.
Watch Reichle's rare penalty in the clip above.
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See Teemu Hartikainen's odd penalty.
Photo: SVT