Russia win bandy World Championships

Russia defeated Sweden in the finals to take home their third straight gold medal, their 5th overall (19th if you include the Soviet teams). The game was all Russia with Sweden unable to really produce any offense. The only really positive thing one could say about the Swedish team, who won the round robin part of the tournament, was that their goalie at least gave them a chance by keeping out as many shots as he did. However, out of the 25+ he faced 6 found the back of the net. Sweden managed only 6 shots and only got one in.

20,000, mostly Russian, fans were in attendance in Moscow to see the game - I on the other hand watched the game in the comfort of my living room (see image). Bandy truly is one of those sports that is nearly impossible to follow live, televised games and a lot of zoom and slow motion is pretty much the only way you'll be able to "see" the whole game.