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Noora Raty: 'USA were the better team'

Finland ice hockey goalkeeper Noora Raty praises the United States by saying that they were "the better team" after they defeated the Finns 3-1.

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".

The US take on Finland in the women's ice hockey in Sochi on February 8, 2014.© Getty Images

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.

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Hilary Knight #21 of Team USA skates up the ice against Team Canada during a Sochi preparation game at the Air Canada Centre December 30, 2013
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