In a low-scoring but tense game against Italy, Latvia popped up with a last-gasp winner courtesy of Andris Dzerins to maintain their unbeaten record.
Latvia still unbeaten. They get a late goal from Andris Dzerins to edge Italy. #ITAvsLAT #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/bVK8a4VBtn
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 9, 2017
The win will send the legions of already pleasantly surprised Lavian icce hockey fans into a state of euphoria, with qualification for the knockout stages of the tournament now looking well within their grasp.
And here's the moment that saw drinks spilled and tables overturned the length and breadth of Latvia:
The Italians were in this game until the 18:41 mark of the 3rd period...#ITAvsLAT #IIHFWorlds @lhf_lv pic.twitter.com/3eBX4Ppju1
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 9, 2017
