Feb 7 • 16:25 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

Swedish women’s hockey team wins second victory at the Olympic tournament

In a decisive match of the women's hockey tournament at the Olympic Games, the Swedish team defeated Italy with a score of 6:1.

The Swedish women's hockey team secured their second victory in the group stage of the Olympic tournament, dominating the Italian team with a final score of 6:1. Jesika Ādolfsone opened the scoring for Sweden midway through the first period, followed by goals from Sofia Lundin and Sara Jalmarsone in the second period. Despite Italy's efforts, with Franciska Štokere scoring their only goal, Sweden responded effectively, particularly with Hanna Ulsone restoring their three-goal lead.

In the third period, Tea Juhanssone added two more goals for Sweden, solidifying their commanding performance. The match saw Sweden take a total of 47 shots on target compared to Italy's 19, which underscores the extent of their dominance in the game. This result builds on Sweden's previous performance where they had already defeated Germany 4:1, marking a strong start to their Olympic campaign.

With Sweden already having two wins in the tournament, including their earlier match against Germany, the team is positioned well as they continue through the group stage. The victory against Italy not only boosts their confidence but also enhances their chances of advancing further in the competition, showcasing the strength of women's ice hockey on an international stage.

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