Sweden started the match by firing a lot of shots at the German goalkeeper Nikita Quapp. However, without creating any really hot scoring chances.
Instead, it was the Germans who threatened Carl Lindbom in the Swedish goal – especially since Ludvig Jansson and Elias Petterson, in turn, were each sent off. However, a great Lindbom succeeded with parade after parade.
In the final seconds of the first period, Sweden finally managed to break Quapp’s and Germany’s zero. Adam Engström’s back shot found its way, via a German defensive leg, all the way into the goal.
Sweden dominated the second period in terms of play, but Quapp continued to play big. With barely four minutes left, the Swedish superstar Fabian Lysell got free – but was pulled down and given a penalty. On the penalty, Quapp was once again in the way, this time with the shin guard.
Sweden’s lead was thus only 1–0 before the final period, despite a massive game advantage.
In the third period, Sweden incurred a couple of expulsions, and Lindbom was once again forced to make a couple of fine para saves to save the Swedish goal.
In the final minutes, the Germans lined up great position after great position, but Lindbom resisted and Sweden was thus able to hold off and win 1–0.