In the group stage match with Slovakia Belarusian team woke up only in the third period, but they did it effectively and efficiently: 4:2.
The match started sluggishly, with passive play observed on both sides. In the second period, the Slovaks scored two goals.
At the beginning of the third period Kiryl Hatavets scored a point. He was later followed by Artur Hauruseu, Andrei Stsyapanau and Charles Lingle.
At the end of the period, Slovak coach put the sixth fielder, but the score remained the same: 4:2.
On Friday, Belarus will play Germany, who sensationally defeated Slovakia earlier.