Finland finished third in Group B after losses to Canada and Sweden and was drawn against Germany, who finished second in Group A.
But Finland had no problem reaching the medal round.
“We are confident in what we are doing, and now we just have to look ahead to the next match. A World Cup semi-final is a great opportunity for us,” team captain Jenni Hiirikoski told Yle.
Canada, which took the maximum 12 points in Group B, had a surprisingly sluggish performance against the lowest-ranked Czech Republic. According to the AP news agency, it was the first time the Czech Republic had scored more than one goal in a game against Canada.
In the other two quarter-finals, Sweden will meet Switzerland, while the USA will face host nation Denmark. The semi-final matchups will be determined by the rankings.
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