Arkadiusz Kostek was Poland’s unlikely hero as the host nation took gold in Division IB in a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Japan.

Poland did everything expected of it in Friday’s only Division IB game, easing to a 10-2 victory over Serbia in Tychy.

It took a shoot-out to separate Ukraine and Poland in a terrific clash in Division IB in Tychy. After a breathless 65 minutes the teams were deadlocked at 2-2 before Jakub Bukowski's attempt won it for the host nation.

Host nation Poland got off to a winning start in Division IB in Tychy, but had to outlast a hard-working Estonian team that led the shot count 36-27 but was unable to find a goal in a 3-0 scoreline.