The Latvian team ultimately lost 1:2 to the tenacious Finnish team in an energetic duel in Stockholm on Saturday in a group stage match of the world championship, but still retain the opportunity to fight for a place in the quarterfinals if they can win their remaining two group games.
The first period of Saturday's game was scoreless, then Finland took the lead in the second period. They doubled their lead in the third period but Latvia struck back quickly throughrecent arrival ...