Friday, 1 May, 2009
Switzerland can't match Latvia's class
Matthew Leighton has analysis of host nation Switzerland’s defeat at the Ice Hockey World Championships qualifying round last night, where they were beaten by a strong Latvian side, who bring with them experience of playing in the Russian superleague.
Latvia’s players celebrate after winning the Group E Qualifying Round game between Switzerland and Latvia at the IIHF 2009 World Championship at the Postfinance-Arena in Berne. (KEYSTONE/Salvatore Di Nolfi)
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