As hard as Kazakhstan tried to put away Slovakia after their first period power play goal, Zuzana Tomcikova was always there to make the stop. After Slovakia tied the game with 6:05 to play it was safe to say that the Kazakh offensive was thoroughly deflated. After a scoreless overtime period Slovakia needed just two shooters to capature the victory when Martina Velickova beat Daria Obydennova for the only goal in the shootout.
In the game Slovakia out shot Kazakhstan just 38-36 for Kazakhstan's closest shot differential during their five loses. With the win Slovakia assures themselves of a place in next years world championship event while Kazakhstan will play at the Division 1 worlds. Germany who won the Division 1 worlds on home ice earlier this month will take Kazakhstan's spot at next years worlds.
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