The German media drew attention to the excellent form of the Russians in the matches of the playoffs (and both games of the Russian team ended in a penalty shootout) and was suspected of “not quite fair play”.
According to German media, the Russians inhaled ammonia, whose effect “similar to doping.” However, the articles notes that ammonia is not prohibited, according to “Sport-Express”.
The doctor of Russian national team, rebutting the statement, confirmed it. He said he gave athletes sniff ammonia (aqueous ammonium hydroxide solution, which contains ammonia concentration is usually about 10%).