Sweden secured its third straight bandy world championship gold with a 9–1 victory over Finland in the final in Björneborg. Christoffer Edlund emerged as the hero, scoring five goals in the match. The final was marked by heated emotions and on-ice brawls.
Sweden exacted revenge on Finland in the bandy world championship final in Björneborg following a group stage loss. The match ended in a convincing 9–1 victory for Sweden, securing their third consecutive gold on the men's side.
Christoffer Edlund was outstanding, netting five goals in the final, bringing his tournament total to 24 goals and earning him the top scorer title. Sweden dominated from the start, steadily increasing their lead.
Despite the undramatic scoreline, emotions ran high. Early in the match, several brawls erupted, and in the 39th minute, a penalty was awarded to Finland, sparking a major fight. Commentator Robert Tennisberg called it a 'scandal' and described the scene as 'rallarslagsmål' in Sportbladets broadcast. The referee later changed the penalty to a corner.
At the end of the first half, Finnish player Wille Hämäläinen received a red card for an elbow tackle to the head of Swedish player Martin Landström. Landström was dizzy but returned for the second half, despite boos from the Finnish crowd. Tennisberg condemned the tackle's brutality: 'We don't want to see that on a bandy rink. Disgraceful from Wille Hämäläinen.'
A Finnish ejection at the end of the first half proved decisive for Sweden's dominance.
