GDT: QF - SUI vs. GER May 23, 2024

[Summer Rose]

Who: Switzerland vs. Germany

What: IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal

Where: Ostravar Arena, Ostrava, Czech Republic

When: 16:20 CEDT (10:20 EDT)

Why: A semi-final berth is on the line, that's why!

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[Zaar]

Well, we managed some upsets (incl. Switzerland) over the years, so ... Here we go

 

[SwissFan12]

Well, we managed some upsets (incl. Switzerland) over the years, so ... Here we go

You guys are always really solid, we will need to come hungry to beat you

 

[jonas2244]

Germany conceded 12 goals vs. the "smaller" nations, this is as many as Switzerland overall.

Prevent taking penalties, shut them down on 5vs5 like Finland, Canada and the Czechs and then wee need some Fiala or Josi-magic.

As always, it's an open game, both teams probably at the same level, Germany with some more scoring depth with Forwards, Switzerland probably the better defense with 2 NHL-backs and one former NHL-back and Switzerland with a little bit more high-end skills. Goalies are probably even, Genoni has the better stats and probably played a little bit better in the first round, Grubauer normally the better goalie. Both have the ability to steal a game.

 

[SwissFan12]

Germany conceded 12 goals vs. the "smaller" nations, this is as many as Switzerland overall.

Prevent taking penalties, shut them down on 5vs5 like Finland, Canada and the Czechs and then wee need some Fiala or Josi-magic.

As always, it's an open game, both teams probably at the same level, Germany with some more scoring depth with Forwards, Switzerland probably the better defense with 2 NHL-backs and one former NHL-back and Switzerland with a little bit more high-end skills. Goalies are probably even, Genoni has the better stats and probably played a little bit better in the first round, Grubauer normally the better goalie. Both have the ability to steal a game.

5-5 play has been really solid, we didn't took any goal since the game against Austria

But the PK has been bad and German powerplay is the best right now (with us as a second) so stay out the box

 

[My3Sons]

Germany conceded 12 goals vs. the "smaller" nations, this is as many as Switzerland overall.

Prevent taking penalties, shut them down on 5vs5 like Finland, Canada and the Czechs and then wee need some Fiala or Josi-magic.

As always, it's an open game, both teams probably at the same level, Germany with some more scoring depth with Forwards, Switzerland probably the better defense with 2 NHL-backs and one former NHL-back and Switzerland with a little bit more high-end skills. Goalies are probably even, Genoni has the better stats and probably played a little bit better in the first round, Grubauer normally the better goalie. Both have the ability to steal a game.

Maybe Hischier will decide to make the effort.

 

[swissexpert]

A little bit worried about the goalie matchup too, this is the stage where those count double.

Their matchup will be focussed on Fiala and Hischier so hopefully some of the other guys can show up. And I think they can do that, some shifts against FIN were really dominant. Just please stay away from the penalty box!

 

[jonas2244]

I hope. Hischier struggled a lot with jetlag last year and wasn't playing to his potential. Also Fiala looks much sharper than last year where he just scored once I think. Plus Josi. They need to stand up and decide this, that's clear.

 

[Jakub97]

The question is:

Will the Swiss FINALLY get through the Germans in QF?


As long as I remember, Germany got into SF exclusively only through the Swiss so I wonder If there is some kind of mental block as we Slovaks used to have when played against Czechs back in the day. (still, might something carry).


Swiss - now or never!

 

[Czechboy]

Swiss are a legit contender but I think Germany is going to give them a real headache.

 

[amikaro]

It's gonna be an exiting game! Swiss team has to deliver (if Fischer wants to keep his job).

Looking forward to a great battle!

 

[Shawn Heins 44]

It's gonna be an exiting game! Swiss team has to deliver (if Fischer wants to keep his job).

Looking forward to a great battle!

As if they would kick him out after this tournament. I know, one can dream, but I highly doubt he is gone no matter what the outcome is this afternoon.

 

[Goose The Cat]

It's gonna be an exiting game! Swiss team has to deliver (if Fischer wants to keep his job).

Looking forward to a great battle!

Nah, he's staying even if you lose, I think. But if they really kick him out, I've heard some Czechs and Slovaks say they'd want him as a choach. Lol

 

[Old Man Jags]

Both very good teams. I think this Swiss roster is better but they tend to choke at quarterfinal level. So maybe the mental aspect will play a key role. As I said elsewhere, it’s a toss-up for me. The Germans have an excellent team, though I would have much preferred to play them (as a Czech fan) than playing the US tonight. They are very good (and certainly could have beaten us, had we played them), but they are not THAT good. Many deficiencies exposed in their group games against some of the better opposition.

 

[Goose The Cat]

Both very good teams. I think this Swiss roster is better but they tend to choke at quarterfinal level. So maybe the mental aspect will play a key role. As I said elsewhere, it’s a toss-up for me. The Germans have an excellent team, though I would have much preferred to play them (as a Czech fan) than playing the US tonight. They are very good (and certainly could have beaten us, had we played them), but they are not THAT good. Many deficiencies exposed in their group games against some of the better opposition.

I mean, even Slovakia beat the US, so I don't think it's gonna be a big problem for Czechia. I think Czechia wins actually.

 

[Old Man Jags]

I mean, even Slovakia beat the US, so I don't think it's gonna be a big problem for Czechia. I think Czechia wins actually.

Even the top teams sometimes need to find their feet in the round robin games that don’t matter so much. I would not want to play Canada in the quarterfinals just because they conceded 6 against Austria in an unimportant game, for example. Plus Slovakia is a team that on a good day can beat anyone in the world, no shame losing against Slovakia. Our recent results against the US during the knockout stages (including last year) are not good. I think we CAN win, but the US are clear favourites to me.

 

[Old Man Jags]

Nah, he's staying even if you lose, I think. But if they really kick him out, I've heard some Czechs and Slovaks say they'd want him as a choach. Lol

Please shoot any Czech who you hear express such sentiments.

EDIT: because I think the Swiss team is better than their coach.

 

[torero]

This year is our year !!
i am confident in our team.

We can beat anyone.
Of course we have a past .(Germans beat us) ..... but we also have a future ... and one shall not be like the other.
At the end we live an eternal present time. So who cares
We have a good team ... And they will make it.

Hop Schwiz, Allez la Suisse, Andiamo Svizera , Давай Швейцария, Go Swiss Go. Fuerza Suiça,

 

[Old Man Jags]

This year is our year !!
i am confident in our team.

We can beat anyone.
Of course we have a past .(Germans beat us) ..... but we also have a future ... and one shall not be like the other.
At the end we live an eternal present time. So who cares
We have a good team ... And they will make it.

Hop Schwiz, Allez la Suisse, Andiamo Svizera , Давай Швейцария, Go Swiss Go. Fuerza Suiça,

I am hoping the bit in the Cyrillic alphabet is Ukrainian

 

[ruedinho]

Kurashev is not dressed. Interesting move.

 

[Kuracmugger]

Wait so Fischer hasn‘t dressed Kurashev but Fora and Jung oh no…

 

[SwissFan12]

Wait so Fischer hasn‘t dressed Kurashev but Fora and Jung oh no…

This guy is so dumb...
Seeing his dumb choice year after year is really painful to watch

 

[torero]

This guy is so dumb...
Seeing his dumb choice year after year is really painful to watch

Well he didn't score !! i see it interesting and gutsy not to dress an NHL player !
but to be an NHL player, per se ... is little.

we will see how smart that choice is.

The only point is ... he scored a Penalty.... if we would end up there.

 

[SwissFan12]

Come on guys!

 

[Zaar]

Oh dear. Dumb start.