Latvia stun Sweden with 3-1 win in IIHF World quarterfinals, shocked hockey fans "threw tv's out the window"

Twitter erupted with astonishment as Latvia achieved a shock win over Sweden in the IIHF World Championship. Latvia secured a 3-1 victory over Sweden by scoring two goals in the third period to advance to the quarterfinals.

Fans expressed their elation, noting that there is always a first time for everything. They also praised the small country for producing many underrated hockey players, highlighting the team's exceptional performance and the significance of this milestone achievement.

Others emphasized the significance of Latvia's achievement, particularly as they were the hosts of this year's World Championships.

In a more humorous tone, one fan jokingly attributed the drastic actions of throwing TVs out of windows to Latvia's victory over their team.

"I think it’s because Latvia won the quarter against us! We throwed our tv’s out of the window!"

The win not only secured Latvia's place in the quarterfinals but also marked a significant moment in the nation's hockey history.

It was the first time ever that Latvia had advanced to the final four of any IIHF top-division tournament. Their journey to this stage was nothing short of incredible. They managed to secure their spot in the playoffs by the slimmest of margins with a crucial victory on the final day of the preliminary round.