On the same day, in the men's ice hockey group stage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics held at the National Gymnasium, Slovakia defeated Latvia 5-2.
Slovakian player Peter Zuzin (left) and Latvian player Caspars Dougewens scramble for a match on Feb. 13. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
On February 13, the players of the two sides competed in a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
On February 13, the referee separated the players from both sides who clashed on the field. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
Slovakian player Libor Hudachek (left) and Latvian player Ronald Knins scramble for a match on Feb. 13. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
Slovakian player Miloš Clement (left) and Latvian player Yanis Jax scramble for a match on Feb. 13. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
Slovakian player Peter Zuzin (left) and Latvian player Andris Zerins scramble for a match on Feb. 13. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
Latvian player Renals Krastenbergs (first from left) dribbled the ball during the match on 13 February. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An
On February 13, Slovak players celebrated scoring in the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An
Latvian player Nikolais Yeliseyevs (second from left) scrambles for a match on 13 February. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An
On 13 February, Slovakian goalkeeper Patrick Ribar defended during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An
Slovakian player Misrav Rossandic (front) competes with Latvian player Uvis Barinskis in a match on 13 February. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An