Finland ice hockey goalkeeper Noora Raty has admitted that her team had a 'nightmare start' when they went a goal down to the United States within 60 seconds of today's Olympic ice hockey preliminary match, but also praised the Americans by saying that they were "the better team".
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Hilary Knight struck in the 53rd second for Team USA, and despite a spirited performance from the Finns, the Americans ran out 3-1 winners at the Shayba Arena.
"They got a few lucky bounces, but they definitely earned their luck today - they were the better team," Raty told reporters.
Canada will take on Switzerland in the second preliminary match at 1.05pm UK time.
