Switzerland U18 defeated Czech Republic U18 5:1 in the Glinka-Gretzky Cup on Friday evening. The result came after both sides had already played three games in the tournament. Each team sat on 0 points in the standings after their opening fixtures.
Switzerland had the edge in their previous meeting on July 25th, winning 4:0 away in Prague. This time they rolled the dice and came away with a comfortable victory. The Czech side looked disjointed from the opening whistle, while the visitors cut them open at will.
By then, Switzerland had already played 3 games with 1 win and 2 losses. Czech Republic carried the same record — 1 victory, 2 defeats, no draws. Neither side had managed to accumulate points in this edition of the tournament.
The Swiss side showed more composure in front of goal than they had in their recent 6:7 defeat to Sweden. Czech Republic, meanwhile, had been involved in some high-scoring affairs, including a 6:4 win over USA U18 and a 5:4 victory against Finland.
The match ended with Switzerland extending their unbeaten run to eight games across all competitions. Czech Republic's defensive frailties were on full display, something that will need addressing before their next fixture.