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It was a challenge that prohibitive against the United States. But the punishment for Italy of ICE sledge hockey debut in the Paralympics in Sochi, was frankly excessive. The U.S. beat the Blues 5-1 led by coach Massimo Da Rin. At Shayba Arena, the first Paralympic tournament in Italy was, after all, be positive as it has been seen on the ice. Considering the fact that the United States has a team of professional athletes, eight of which champions the Vancouver Games in 2010.
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Difficult race, but started with a defeatist approach at all against the very strong Americans. The first period is perhaps the most balanced between the two teams. Although the first few minutes are deduced as quickly and habit of racing high-level opponents. Features that often bring trouble covers the Italian defense. Azzurri, often in trouble, they resort to fouls punishable. The confirmation comes from the start, with two penalties in the first 15 '(out Balossetti, Corvino and Winkler). Just under a power play arrives, 13'45'' to the advantage of the American Palmer (assist by Landeros). The penalty does not preclude too many Italians a fight on equal terms for most of the race. There's also a couple of clear chances. But the strong goalie Stars and Stripes Steve Cash is unsurpassed in all five attempts Italians with shots on goal.
The second period begins as it was finished the first: with refereeing decisions against Italy (however, appeared right) abundant. Chiarotti go out for a penalty (6 men on the field of motion) dictated by the confusion. The goalkeeper Santino Stillitano gives the best of himself and is super against No. 15 U.S. Landeros. Strenuous defense of the Blues until the parity (yet another re-established). Gianluigi Rosa shields but Cash says. In the same action comes before the numerical superiority of the second period: temporarily suspended Roman interference. The Italians have the disc for the hypothetical 1-1, but Rosa and Depaoli not take advantage.
A couple of minutes you do not scratch the Americans. Then, their reaction and we want the best Stillitano to keep his contact. Can not do anything 11 ', when the goalkeeper rejects the shot of Farmer big. The carom the puck ends from the parts of Roybal, fast to hit for 2-0 Use. Goal conceded at the worst time, with Italy in confusion. In fact, come again two minutes in the penalty killing for the team of Da Rin (expelled Condello), but without conceding.
Third time it opens along the lines of the other previous 30 minutes. The blue team suffers, however, only a penalty, but is punished after 3 'by Joshua Sweeney. The blues resist in defense thanks to a wonderful Gianluigi Rosa, but appaino very incisive in attack (with Planker too isolated) and despite some change in the first line operated by coach Da Rin. He arrived at the 0-4 minute 10:18 of Pauls assists and goals still Roybal, after a counterattack launched after a mistake Italian. Here comes the reaction topped by the joy of the Italian goal 13'43'': Knight serves Planker and beat the goalkeeper Use, Jen Lee. The Italian striker Tyrolean moves the score with a reflex backhand feline sills. A just reward for the efforts of Chiarotti and companions, too often inaccurate.
The news of the goals of Planker is somewhat historic, because the forward defensive blue stain in the scorecard holders, remained white for the duration of the last Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The pride of the U.S., however, leads to 5-1 in just 4.9 seconds from the conclusion: Landeros runs from midfield and on the rebound of Stillitano, Shaus bags without any problems. It ends with this bitterness, 5-1.
Tomorrow the second match against the hosts of Russia (at 17 Italian, with live on Rai Sport.) Match tough, but for basic groped a difficult passage in the group.
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