Winter Olympics 2022 - Finland beat Switzerland to take second successive Olympic bronze medal

After being thrashed 10-3 by Canada in the semi-finals, Switzerland arrived at the bronze medal aiming to be stronger in defence against a Finnish side who were beaten 4-1 by defending champions USA. The match started in a tense fashion, with both sides easing their way into the game, but things soon livened up with Finland defender Nelli Laitinen forced off after feeling the full impact of a high stick, which was not penalised by the referees.

Ad/> However, her team mate Tanja Niskanen was soon spending two minutes off the rink following interference on the Swiss goalkeeper. /> Beijing 2022'He is as tough as the players' — Dazed official gets struck in head by puckAN HOUR AGO Just 36 seconds after returning to full strength, Finland made the breakthrough to put themselves 1-0 up.

A speedy break from Elisa Holopainen down the left hand side was followed by the puck being slid across goal towards a melee of players, including Noora Tulus who caused much confusion for the Swiss defence. The puck worked its way out of the group to Viivi Vainikka who struck firmly into the net.

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