Where to watch the match Ukraine – Japan: A decisive game for reaching the Elite of the World Cup with hockey | Hockey
The World Hockey Championship in the IA Division, which takes place in Romania, is coming to an end. After four rounds, the Ukrainian national team has a great chance of raising in the classroom – Dmitry Christich’s team ranks second in the standings with 9 points, second only to the United Kingdom on additional indicators.
On Saturday, May 3, on « blue-yellow » which after defeat from the United Kingdom (3: 4, bolit) won victories over Italy (3: 2, bolit), Romania (4: 0) and Poland (4: 1)awaiting decisive confrontation – a match against Japan. The beginning of the game is at 12:30 in Kyiv time.
The rivals of the Ukrainian national team scored only four test points, defeating Romania (5: 3) and giving way to the United Kingdom in Overtime (4: 5). However, in other games, the Japanese showed character and imposed a decent struggle, including the teams of Italy (1: 4) and Poland (1: 2).
Where to look at the duel
Ukrainian fans will be able to support the team in a direct ether: the broadcast will be available on the TV channel « Public Sport », the official site of « Public », its YouTube channel and regional channels of the broadcaster.
Tournament situation before the last round
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The United Kingdom is 9 points
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Ukraine is 9 points
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Italy is 7 points
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Poland – 6 points
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Japan – 4 points
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Romania – 1 point
According to the regulations, two best national teams come to the higher division. In the case of equality of points, the team that won in the eye meeting is preferred.
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What is needed by Ukraine to raise in class
Ukraine exactly goes to Top Dijion if:
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wins Japan in the main time;
- plays a draw or loses in overtime/by Bulites
- It loses, but Italy does not beat Romania in the main time or Poland overcomes the British.
Ukraine will remain in the IA division if:
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loses Japan in the main time, Italy wins in Romania in the main time, and the United Kingdom will take a point in play with the Poles
The national team of Ukraine has an advantage over Italy due to victory in the eye match, so even in the case of equality, Ukrainians will be higher.
Tournament motivation
Japan lost the chances of raising, but guaranteed to keep the place in the IA Division thanks to the victory over Romania (5: 3). For the Asian national team with Ukraine, it is not important.
Instead, this match can become a historic match for Ukrainians – the victory will open our way to the elite of the world hockey for the first time since 2007.
