Wonderful Britain face a final-day relegation decider with Korea right after a 4-one defeat to Japan at the Globe Championship http://www.canadaolympichockey.com/John_Tavares_Olympics_Hockey_Jersey.

After losing their very first 3 video games in Division One Group A in Budapest http://www.canadaolympichockey.com/Patrick_Marleau_Olympics_Hockey_Jersey, GB were hoping to land their initial win towards a Japan side who nudged past Korea six-five on Wednesday http://www.canadaolympichockey.com/Patrick_Sharp_Olympics_Hockey_Jersey.

Naoto Mizuuchi place Japan in front at twelve.50 and early in the 2nd time period Jonathan Phillips was denied a brief-handed marker for GB before Hiroki Ueno capitalised on a Jonathan Weaver error to double his side's lead with a quick-handed strike at 30 Steven Stamkos Olympic Jersey.42.

Yuto Osawa stretched Japan's benefit 75 seconds into the final time period but GB pulled a purpose back at 44.44 when Robert Farmer tipped in a Mark Richardson shot.

Shuhei Kuji restored Japan's 3-goal cushion at 49.45 and there was no way back for GB, who now must beat Korea on Saturday lunchtime to keep away from relegation.

GB assistant coach Doug Christiansen mentioned: "We are disappointed and there is a complete selection of emotions in the dressing room right now.

"We know we did not play well ample and now we fundamentally have a game 7 tomorrow.

"Japan have been so swift and experienced Carey Price Olympic Jersey, they are a very good side. We have to appear at the positives and maintain everyone's spirits up.

"GB have been right here before so everybody understands what is at stake. It is a enormous game tomorrow but we think we can win."