The first group stage of the European World Cup qualifying tournament is finishing today in Moscow.
In the fifth match of the day Belarus was facing Switzerland. Glenn Hodel scored twice for the Swiss in the first period. But Belarus managed to tie the game and send it do extra time. Overtime was scoreless and Belarus was better in penalty shootout.
Belarus won all three games at the first group stage but finished second behind Switzerland, because two wins were received in penalties (that gives you only one point).