Trud Stadium, IRKUTSK, Russia -- The finalists from this past year's bandy world championships got off to a strong start at the Russian Government Cup, as Russia defeated Norway, and Sweden easily beat tournament hosts Baikal-Energia.
Stroitel Syktyvkar's Maxim Pakhomov starred for Russia, as he scored three goals in the 10-2 victory, including the game winner. Viktor Chernyshyov of Raketa Kazan opened the scoring in the first minute as part of his two-goal effort.
Erik Meier, who plays for Norwegian club Ulleval IL, scored Norway's first goal in the 41st minute. Christan Waller, from Swedish club Hammarby IF, scored their only other goal in 82nd minute.
Sweden also had an impressive showing against Baikal, and Russian league veterans led the way for the Swedes. Zorky Krasnogorsk star Daniel Andersson scored a pair of goals, while Uralsky Trubnik's David Karlsson managed a hit trick. Maxim Koshelev and Alexander Nasonov scored the home side's only two goals to make the final score 7-2.
The next matches will be played Saturday, as Russia plays Baikal-Energia and Sweden takes on Norway.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
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