– It is an incredible joy and relief. We knew it would be a tough match, says Dahlin to SVT Sport from Ostrava.
Dahlin had time to feel that he decided the match and then change to an uncertain extra time.
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– It was an incredible relief and many emotions until the goal. We told ourselves three million times to keep calm and finally the puck went in, says Dahlin about his 1-0 goal where he made his way on the left wing and outwitted Emil Larmi from a tight angle.
“Want to be part of the big moments”
Then came the cold shower with the Finnish equalizer with 58 seconds remaining with Larmi singled out for the box. The Swedish players unanimously declared afterwards that they would not get frustrated but continue to keep the initiative.
– It’s hockey, we played a very good overtime. You want to be part of big moments and now it’s just a matter of continuing to drum, says Dahlin.
Now Dahlin & Co can continue the WC trip to Prague and face the home team in the semi-final on Saturday 14.20, the first semi-final Tre Kronor has played in six years.