Susanna Tapani's goal and assist help Finland secure a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, advancing them to the semifinals of the world women's hockey championship. Czechia also advances with a 1-0 shutout against Germany.
UTICA, N.Y. — Susanna Tapani scored the winning goal and added an assist as Finland advanced to the semifinals of the world women's hockey championship with a 3-1 win over Switzerland on Thursday.Tapani's deciding goal came at 16:34 of the second period when the PWHL Boston forward tipped a shot from Petra Nieminen past Swiss goaltender Andrea Braendli.Ivana Wey scored 1:22 into the game for Switzerland , but the Finns dominated the rest of the way.
Later, Canada faced Sweden and defending champion United States met Japan in Thursday's other quarterfinals.Daniela Pejsova scored with just over seven minutes remaining in regulation as Czechia advanced to the semifinals with a close win over Pool B winner Germany. Czechia, coached by former Canadian team defender Carla MacLeod, was the tournament's bronze medallist the last two years.Sandra Abstrieter, who plays for Ottawa's PWHL team, stopped 23 shots for Germany.
Germany had a chance late when Czech and PWHL Minnesota forward Denisa Krizova was assessed a five minute major and game misconduct for checking from behind with just under three minutes left to play, but Czechia held on for the win.
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