After the first period, group winners Sweden had a 2-0 lead in front of a packed audience in Ceske Budejovice, 5,217 spectators.
A lead that would be extended to 3-0 just 18 seconds into the second period – and the nail was in the coffin.
In the end, the final score was written to a whole 8-0, where 18-year-old Ebba Hedqvist had made a hat-trick.
It's sickly cool. I've never made a hat-trick before, so it was something new, she says to SVT.
Now the group play is finished and it's time for the quarterfinals, where this year they avoid Canada after being eliminated by the powerhouse in three straight World Championships.
Instead, Finland awaits on Thursday. A tough opponent – but more manageable.
Before the World Championship tournament, the Damkronorna played a training match against Finland, where they lost after penalties.
It will be tough, of course. But I think we did this match well and prepared for the quarterfinals, says Hedqvist.
We'll recharge, and it should go well.
