Sweden Dominates Switzerland in Men's Floorball at The World Games 2025
Sweden's men's national floorball team triumphs over Switzerland 8-1 in their World Games opener.
Key Points
- • Sweden won 8-1 against Switzerland in their World Games opener.
- • Malte Lundmark scored a hat-trick, earning player of the match honors.
- • Sweden scored four goals in the second period to pull ahead decisively.
- • Next match against the Philippines is scheduled, with further training planned.
In a thrilling opening match at The World Games held in China, Sweden's men's national floorball team showcased their dominance by defeating Switzerland with an impressive score of 8-1. The standout performance of the match was delivered by Malte Lundmark, who scored a hat-trick, securing his title as the player of the match.
The game began with a closely fought first period with Sweden leading 1-0, thanks to an early goal from Lundmark, assisted by Oskar Hovlund. However, Sweden took control in the second period, adding four more goals to their tally, bringing the score to 5-1 before the final period where they netted an additional three goals.
Coach Thomas Brottman expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, noting the significance of competing in The World Games and the visibility it provides to the sport of floorball. He highlighted the professionalism and positive atmosphere of the event in China. With statistics showing Lundmark's three goals and Hovlund's key assists, the victory sets a strong precedent for Sweden as they prepare for their next match against the Philippines, alongside a scheduled training session to refine their strategies after the initial game.