U18 World Championship Division IA: Kazakhstan Falls to Slovenia in Shootout

Team Kazakhstan kicked off their U18 Division IA World Championship campaign with a hard-fought battle against Slovenia. Regulation time ended in a 2–2 tie, and neither team managed to score in overtime. The match was ultimately decided in a shootout, where the Slovenians came out on top.

Kazakhstan’s goals came from Aytuar Nurzhanov and Beksultan Makysh, while goaltender Danil Lytkin made 25 saves during regulation and overtime.

Kazakhstan's next opponent will be the host nation, Hungary, with the game scheduled for April 21 at 22:30 Astana time.

Final Score:
Slovenia – Kazakhstan 3:2 SO (1:1, 1:0, 0:1, 0:0, 1:0)

Goals:
0:1 – 06:54 – Nurzhanov (Britikov, Sarkenov)
1:1 – 19:40 – Golob (Rakovic, Petronijevic Lepša) PP
2:1 – 24:47 – Zupan Skrl (Mlakar, Habyanic) PP
2:2 – 40:47 – Makysh (Nurzhanov, Britikov)
3:2 – 65:00 – Bizjak (shootout winner)

Goaltenders: Lytkin – Hebar

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