Hockey “Meet at the market”, believe Finnish fans – Hundreds gather in a shopping center in Helsinki to encourage Finland to the finals

Clock From 14, the cultural square of the Tripla shopping center in Pasila is starting to have a close atmosphere.

According to policymakers, about 300 people have come to watch the game just beginning.

The giant screen in front is starting to get cramped, so the staff asks the audience to condense.

SATURDAY the game will decide whether Finland will play in the final or the bronze medal on Sunday. The United States is facing, for which the Finns are predicting a loss.

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“Finland will win 3–1”, guess Aksu Flytströmwho has arrived with friends.

Flytström believes that the game will only be decided in the final moments.

From the fan view a drinking area is also separated. The trio, who have invested in blue-and-white outfits, is waiting for their turn.

Sarianne Nurminen, Anne Leino and Noona Soini agree that Finland is the winner of the game.

There is no consensus on the goals. Eventually, Nurminen will be named a set fortune teller.

“Three for two to Finland,” declares Nurminen.

The friends who have arrived in Tripla’s fan area for the first time say that on Saturday there will be no time and on Sunday there will be a continuation in the Finnish final game.

“So let’s meet at the market,” the friends laugh.

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Anne Leino, Sarianne Nurminen and Noona Soini agreed that on Sunday Finland would fight for gold. Picture: Kimmo Penttinen

Friends plan to buy tickets for next year’s World Cup as soon as they go on sale.

The International Hockey Association IIHF announced on Friday that Finland will also receive next year’s World Championships.

Initially, Russia was supposed to be the second organizer alongside Latvia, but Russia lost the race because of its hostilities. In the spring of 2023, the World Championships will be played in Tampere and Riga.