The Czech national ice hockey team put up a valiant effort against Canada at the World Championships in Riga, but ultimately fell 3:1. The result means the Czechs finished fourth in group B and will now face the United States in the quarter-finals in Tampere on Thursday.
The Czechs had a strong start to the game, with forward Jakub Voracek scoring the opening goal in the first period. However, Canada responded with three unanswered goals in the second and third periods to secure the win.
The Czechs will now have to face the formidable US team, who have yet to lose a game in the tournament. It will be a tough challenge for the Czechs, but they will be hoping to pull off an upset and progress to the semi-finals.