2019 FIB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEN 17

Arkhangelsk, Russia 14-16 March

Russia became World Champion when the team won the final against Sweden 4-1 in Arkhangelsk Saturday 16th of March. The match was smooth and exciting from the start. At the score 1-1, for example, the teams missed a penalty stroke each. Russia was more effective in their offensive part during the end of the game and won fairly.

THE GOALS
1-0 (02) Egor Bednikov, assist Denis Morkovskiy
1-1 (20) Emil Nordström, assisted by Arvid Tapper
2-1 (48) Denis Kozlov, assist Denis Morkovskiy
3-1 (54) Vladislav Kutuzov
4-1 (60) Marat Sharipov, assist Vladislav Kutuzov

THE 3rd PLACE GAME
Finland won the bronze after victory 5-4 in the 3rd prize match against Norway. That match was, if possible, even more exciting.

BEST PLAYERS IN THE TOURNAMENT

Best goalkeeper
Kirill Vankin, Russia

Best defender
Jesper Granqvist, Sweden

Best midfielder
Tukka Ässämäki, Finland

Best forward
Isak Karlsson, Sweden

Most valuable player
Vladislav Kutuzov, Russia

Gentleman of The Tournament
Mikhail Shirsov, Russia