World Championship Semi-Final 2023 | Matantsev vs Henriksson | Stiga Table Hockey

The semi-final of the World Championship in Stiga table hockey, between Evgeniy Matantsev from Ukraine, and Oscar Henriksson from Sweden. The game was played on the 18th floor of Forum Jæren in Bryne, Norway.
Commentary by Simon Thomas.
(Parts of the commentary has been lost due to poor internet connection at the time of streaming the semi-final.)
Time stamps:
0:00 Game 1
5:45 Overtime Game 1
13:05 Game 2
20:19 Game 3
27:09 Game 4
32:54 Game 5
39:02 Game 6
47:52 Game 7
53:10 Matantsev through to the final

[@thercmaniac7752]

This is so awesome! Definitely using some of these plays against my dad.

[@philhugill8458]

FANTASTIC VID.

[@dyates6380]

I'm very confused. Why does the guy on the right keep pressing down on the players? Are they coming loose or something? I just bought a Stiga and am trying to show my wife how to use it (she's brand new to these games) and it's kind of ambiguous with him constantly pressing down on the players. Thanks in advance.

[@jinyboi]

Just started playing stiga hockey and I find these high level tournaments fun and great for learning. At 1:08 how does Henriksson flick the puck upwards while passing? I tried on my table and wasn't able to pull it off. Anyway, keep it up!

[@BrentPlastBHK]

That's great to hear! The pass is done by first placing the figures stick close to the puck, and then spinning the player 360 degrees around. This motion moves the stick closer to the ice at the moment of hitting the puck, which makes it chip.

[@jinyboi]

Thanks. Will try this tonight

[@chriscann2774]

Why do they touch the players?

[@randyhutton1045]

Because the players slide up and then then stick goes over the puck. I have a table and it's annoying.

[@chriscann2774]

@@randyhutton1045 Ahh.. makes sense. Thanks!

[@dyates6380]

@@randyhutton1045 Thank you. I asked that question above and you explained to well. My game is brand new and I hope that doesn't happen, as they seem to be on the pegs pretty solidly.

[@gwhiz6958]

Use some inexpensive Tack-it-Over on the player bases and you won't need the annoying fondling of the players.

[@bipedalame]

Saw this on tv yesterday. Had to buy it. EA Hockey probably my favourite ever video game. Massive football fan but Hockey always better games. Stiga football looks nowhere near as good. Going behind the goals probably the reason.

[@bigbadbruins1]

I could beat either one of these guys.i have been playing table hockey for 50 years