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Pyeongchang 2018: Sweden wins a tight match against Japan 2-1

Good morning, welcome to day one of women’s hockey competition. Two games on the docket, both Group B.

Japan vs Sweden 1-2

As expected, the starters for this one are Sara Grahn and Nana Fujimoto.

First goal is a quick shot from an angle, short side top shelf by Fanny Rask to put Sweden up 1-0 less than three minutes into the period. Pretty goal, assist to Sabina Küller. Shortly thereafter, Japan is awarded the first power play of the game as there’s a tripping call seconds after the faceoff.

Japan definitely has plans but a lot of their shots are blocked by Swedish skaters.