18 Feb 2025, 15:00  |  Regular season  |  Skenderija Sports Arena Sarajevo
Bulgaria5-3 Estonia
Periods:
Shots:
1-1
(14-7)
1-2
(10-13)
3-0
(22-2)
 
Total: 46-22
Referees: Audrey-Anne Girard (CAN)  |  Spectators: 35
 
Goals and assists
05:18|away|PPG|0-1|Kirke Kulla (Diana Kaareste)
11:49|home||1-1|Maria Runevska (Stefani Stoyanova)
25:47|away||1-2|Kirke Kulla (Nora Vont)
30:07|away||1-3|Olesja Prants (Merlin Griffin)
36:51|home||2-3|Stefani Stoyanova (Maria Runevska)
43:13|home|PPG|3-3|Maya Georgieva (Maria Runevska, Lena Ivanova)
47:31|home||4-3|Maria Runevska
59:39|home|EN|5-3|Lena Ivanova
Player statistics
 
 
Goalie statistics
 
Name SA GA MIN %
Angelina Dimova||||
Monika Nedyalkova|22|3|60:00|86.36
Name SA GA MIN %
Uljana Jeggi||||
Sofia Salamatina|45|4|58:57|91.11
 
 
Game recap

SARAJEVO - Bulgaria completed a thrilling 5-3 victory over Estonia to clinch the gold medal and secure promotion to Division IIIA at the IIHF Women's World Championship Division IIIB. Trailing 1-3 midway through the game, Bulgaria staged a stunning third-period comeback, outshooting Estonia 22-2 in the final frame. Maria Runevska played a crucial role with two goals and two assists, while goaltender Monika Nedyalkova made 19 saves to secure the historic win.

Estonia grabbed an early 1-0 lead on a power-play goal by Kirke Kulla (5:18), assisted by Diana Kaareste. Bulgaria equalized at 11:49, as Runevska capitalized on a setup from Stefani Stoyanova.

The second period saw Estonia take control. Kulla scored again at 25:47 off a pass from Nora Vont, and Olesja Prants extended the lead to 3-1 at 30:07. However, Bulgaria fought back, with Stoyanova narrowing the deficit to 3-2 at 36:51 after a feed from Runevska.

Bulgaria came out firing in the final period, completely overwhelming Estonia. Maya Georgieva tied the game on a power play at 43:13, assisted by Runevska and Lena Ivanova. Just four minutes later, Runevska struck again, giving Bulgaria its first lead at 47:31.

Estonia pulled their goalie in the final minute, but Ivanova sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 59:39. The 5-3 win secured Bulgaria's first-ever Division IIIB championship, earning them a well-deserved promotion.

 
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